The engine cover of a Boeing 737-800 belonging to Southwest Airlines fell off during take-off. The moments of terror were captured on passengers’ cameras.
Southwest Airlines flight 3695, which took off from Denver in the USA, returned to Denver due to a problem during takeoff. The reason for the plane’s return was that the engine cover fell off during take-off. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took the flight under investigation. The terrifying moments were also captured on a passenger’s camera.
“Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 made a safe return to Denver International Airport at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, after an engine cover fell off during takeoff and became lodged in the ailerons,” an FAA official said. The Boeing 737-800 was towed to the gate. The aircraft was en route to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate the situation.”
Here are the moments when the engine cover fell
Engine covers are a component that protects the aircraft engine and are usually made of metal or composite materials. They can also increase the speed of vehicles by reducing friction. They also play an important role in cooling the engine and protecting the engine controls.
According to the Washington Post, the flight was carrying 135 passengers, two infants and a crew of six. Southwest Airlines said the plane had a “mechanical problem” and passengers were transported to Houston after a 3-hour delay.
It is stated that the Boeing 737-800 model at the center of the incident was produced in 2015. It is thought that Boeing will be under more pressure with this incident.
