Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover

Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover.

On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.".

After determining the issue, the plane safely returned to Denver, and Southwest issued an apology.

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We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement.

There were no reports of injuries.

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According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015.

The agency will investigate the incident.

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Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about plane and fleet operations," CNN reports.

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The incident is just the latest in a series of mechanical issues Boeing has experienced over the last several months.