after the crew reported the engine cowling fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. The Boeing 737-800 was towed to the gate. The FAA will investigate.' In a brief statement, a Southwest ...

A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport after losing an engine cowling that struck a wing flap during takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Customers on ...

It was also equipped with cowl flaps for engine cooling. While the pilot had, on three occasions, conducted inspections and engine run-ups, he had not used a checklist. He also noticed that the ...