Southwest Makes Emergency Landing In Houston

TEXAS – A Southwest Airlines Flight en route to Cancun was forced to make an emergency landing at William P. Hobby Airport on Tuesday evening, following an engine fire mid-flight.

The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the plane to swiftly return to the airport.

In a statement Southwest Airlines said the plane was grounded for review.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it will conduct a thorough investigation into the engine fire.