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The plane was delivered in 2015, according to FAA records, and the aircraft manufacturer CFM made the engine. Southwest had more than 200 737-800 planes as of June 30, 2023.

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston safely returned to Denver International Airport early Sunday after the engine cowling fell off and struck the aircraft’s wing during takeoff ...

The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday said it will launch an investigation after the engine cowling of a Southwest Airlines plane fell off during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap.

Southwest flight 3695 was leaving Denver International Airport on Sunday morning at 8.15am when the engine’s cowling detached and hit the wing, according to Reuters.

The cowling hangs off of the right engine as the plane speeds down the runway before ripping off entirely, according to posts on social media platform X. Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 pic.twitter ...

The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday said it will launch an investigation after the engine cowling of a Southwest Airlines plane fell off during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap.