Engine cover falls off Boeing plane during takeoff in US city of Denver
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The Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 operated by Southwest Airlines landed safely after the incident.
An engine cover fell off a Boeing plane and hit the plane’s wing flap during takeoff in Denver, the United States, officials have said, in the latest safety incident involving the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer.
The Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport after the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday.
Southwest Airlines said that passengers headed to Houston were transferred to another aircraft.
“We apologise for the inconvenience of their delay, but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees. Our Maintenance teams are reviewing the aircraft,” the airline said in a statement.
Video posted on social media showed the cover blowing open, before ripping off as the aircraft moved down the runway.
