09:04 AM EDT, 04/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with response from Southwest ( LUV ) in fourth and fifth paragraphs.)

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate another incident on a Boeing ( BA ) jet during a takeoff Sunday in Denver.

According to the FAA, Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport after the Boeing 737-800's engine cowling fell off and struck a wing flap as the plane ascended en route to Houston.

The plane landed and was towed back to the gate.

Southwest ( LUV ) described the incident as a "mechanical issue" and said maintenance teams were examining the aircraft

"The investigation is still underway," a spokesperson said in response to an MT Newswires inquiry.

Boeing ( BA ) did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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