"A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Houston experienced a concerning incident as its engine cover detached mid-flight, striking the wing, before safely returning to Denver International Airport, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has initiated an investigation into the matter. This occurrence adds to a series of mechanical challenges faced by Boeing aircraft across various airlines in recent months, raising ongoing safety concerns surrounding the company's planes. Despite years of scrutiny regarding Boeing's aircraft safety, the company has not provided comment on this incident, redirecting inquiries to Southwest Airlines for operational details. In response, Southwest Airlines assured passengers' safety as their primary concern, informing that affected travelers would be accommodated on an alternative flight to Houston, albeit with a delay of approximately three hours. The airline emphasized no injuries were reported during the incident. Following the incident, Southwest Airlines maintenance teams will conduct a thorough review of the aircraft, which had been deemed airworthy in May 2015 according to FAA records. Despite the inconvenience caused to passengers, Southwest Airlines reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to safety for both customers and employees."