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Boeing plane part falls off, strikes wing flap during Southwest takeoff in Denver
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Southwest Airlines flight safely returned to Denver International Airport early Sunday after the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Boeing 737-800 plane was headed for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. It was towed to the gate after landing.
The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. MDT.
The engine cowling is a removable metal covering on the engine.
The FAA is investigating the incident.
FOX31 is working to learn additional information about the incident and will provide updates as they become available.
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Samantha Jarpe
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