The Engine Cover of a Taking-Off Plane Flaps "Flutter Flutter"... "It's Boeing Again"

Fortunately, there were no injuries
"Landed safely"

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is facing a crisis following a series of safety incidents, with the latest accident involving an engine cowling detaching shortly after takeoff.

On the 7th (local time), foreign media including ABC News reported that an engine cowling separated from a Southwest Airlines plane en route from Denver Airport to Houston. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane, and around 8:15 a.m. that day, the engine cowling detached during takeoff, forcing the plane to return to the airport.

The engine cover is fluttering in the wind. [Image source=YouTube account 'Denver7']

Southwest Airlines stated in a press release that the aircraft "experienced a mechanical issue but landed safely." They added, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay, but the ultimate safety of our customers and employees is our top priority." Southwest Airlines also confirmed that passengers on board were safely transferred to another aircraft.

Some passengers captured photos and videos showing the engine cowling fluttering in the wind while in midair. One passenger said, "The engine cowling came off less than 10 minutes after takeoff. It was shocking for all of us. I like window seats, so I was looking outside when I saw the engine cowling had detached."

Another passenger, Cooper Glass, recalled the incident, saying, "It was scary." He added, "People started yelling at the flight attendants to alert them about the damage." Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the plane returned and landed about 25 minutes after takeoff. The flight altitude at the time was 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).

The engine cover is fluttering in the wind. [Image source=YouTube account 'Denver7']

Negative news related to Boeing passenger planes continues to emerge. Earlier in January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 passenger plane that took off from Portland International Airport made an emergency landing after part of a window and fuselage tore off while flying at about 5,000 meters altitude. There were 174 passengers and 6 crew members on board at the time.

Additionally, on the 6th of last month, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger plane heading to Phoenix had to return to Portland Airport after smoke was detected in the cabin.