"NTSB Investigates Southwest Plane Engine Cover Loss and Emergency Landing"
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that the engine cover loss on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff in Denver was due to a maintenance issue. The NTSB opted not to open a formal investigation, and Southwest Airlines is addressing the issue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which involved no injuries. This comes amid other recent engine issues on Southwest's fleet of Boeing planes.
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