Southwest Flight Make Emergency Landing

Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Cover Detaching

Engine Cover Detachment Forces Emergency Landing

A Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff. The incident occurred around 8:15 am when the engine cowling came off and struck the wing flap, forcing the plane to return to Denver International Airport.

Unruly Passenger Prompts Emergency Landing

In a separate incident, a Southwest flight bound for Ohio was forced to make an emergency landing in Arkansas due to an unruly passenger. Authorities reported that the passenger attempted to open the cabin door mid-flight, prompting the crew to restrain the individual and divert the plane.

Bird Strike Causes Emergency Landing

A Southwest US-bound flight was also forced to make an emergency landing after birds struck the plane's engine. The airline reported that the bird strike caused damage to the engine, necessitating a return to the airport.

Engine Failure Leads to Emergency Landing

In another incident, a Southwest flight from Phoenix to Cancun had to make an emergency landing in Houston after an engine apparently caught fire. The plane landed safely, and passengers were evacuated.

Tire Failure Causes Emergency Landing

Southwest Flight 225 from Denver to Phoenix experienced a tire failure during takeoff, prompting the crew to declare an emergency and return to Denver International Airport. The plane landed safely, and passengers were able to deplane.