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FAA Probing Loss of Engine Cover During Takeoff on Southwest Airlines Boeing Aircraft

HeadlineApr 08, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after the engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane fell off during takeoff, striking the wing flap and forcing the aircraft to return to Denver International Airport. It’s the latest high-profile incident on a Boeing aircraft as the beleaguered company comes under mounting scrutiny over its safety failures.

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