Boeing is facing scrutiny over safety concerns, though this model is older than the 737 Max jets that were temporarily grounded.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet aircraft in 2019. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Imagesafter an engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff on Sunday morning, per an FAA statement.
It apologized for inconveniencing affected passengers, who arrived in Houston on another plane about three hours behind schedule. A spokesperson for Boeing declined to comment on the matter and referred Axios to Southwest for information about their airplane and fleet operations.Share on twitter
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