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Southwest Flight Returns to Houston After Engine Catches Fire Mid-Flight

  • A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Cancun experienced engine flames after takeoff and landed safely back in Houston.
  • Passengers captured dramatic video showing flames shooting out of the right engine of the plane.
  • The flight returned to Houston's Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff due to the mechanical issue.
  • No injuries were reported and passengers were moved to a different plane to continue to Cancun.
  • The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which is not the first for Southwest Airlines.
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