Weather Balloon Likely Caused Windshield Damage on United Flight
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WindBorne Systems suggests that a high-altitude weather balloon from their network likely caused damage to a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, prompting investigations by authorities. The incident resulted in minor injuries and a safe diversion, with WindBorne implementing operational and hardware changes to prevent future occurrences.
Topics:business#aircraft-damage#aviation#balloon-incident#safety-investigation#united-airlines#windborne
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