U.S. airline regulators have launched an investigation into the crash.

A horrifying video has circulated online showing an engine disintegrating on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft during takeoff. The Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston took off Sunday morning when several passengers and crew noticed the plane’s engine disintegrated during takeoff. As a result, the plane had to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport 25 minutes after takeoff.

Witnesses told ABC affiliate Denver7 that about 150 passengers and crew experienced a “bomb shake” sensation when the hood exploded. “The people in the exit row across from me started yelling at the flight attendants and showing them the damage. We turned around and landed at full speed. The pilot did a great job landing,” abc news One passenger was quoted as saying.

Video of the incident shows a piece of the engine cover barely hanging on as the crew landed the plane.

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Southwest Airlines flights to Houston immediately returned to Denver.

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Thankfully, the plane returned safely to Denver International Airport and no injuries were reported.

“Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 returned to Denver International Airport this morning and landed safely after experiencing a mechanical issue. Our passengers will be on another aircraft arriving in Houston Hobby, approximately three hours later than originally scheduled. Sorry for the delay We apologize for the inconvenience, but we have the highest regard. Southwest Airlines said in a statement: “The ultimate safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. Our maintenance team is inspecting the aircraft. “

The Federal Aviation Administration said part of the plane’s engine cowling came off and struck one of the plane’s flaps. U.S. airline regulators have launched an investigation into the accident, Reuters reported.

The incident comes as Boeing faces scrutiny and criticism after a series of similar accidents. In January this year, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 made an emergency landing in Portland after its door panel exploded mid-flight.

A Southwest Airlines 737 flight aborted takeoff and taxied back to the gate at a Texas airport Thursday after the crew reported an engine problem. The FAA is also investigating a Southwest Airlines 737 flight that returned to the Austin, Texas, airport on March 25 after the crew reported a possible engine problem.