Southwest Boeing engine cover rips apart during takeoff in scary viral moment

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A Boeing 737 plane operated by Southwest Airlines lost the cover to its engine while taking off from Denver International Airport on Sunday.

The engine cowl from the plane’s right side flew open and got lodged on the plane’s wing in a video captured by passengers. As a result, the plane immediately landed back in Denver after takeoff, and its passengers were taken off the aircraft. They were headed to Houston at the time.

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