The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident where an engine cowling detached from a Houston-bound Boeing passenger aircraft during takeoff.
The incident involved Southwest Airlines flight 3695, which ascended to approximately 10,300 feet before safely returning to Denver International Airport around 8:15 am on Sunday. The cowling struck the wing flap of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which was subsequently towed to the gate after its return to the airport.
