Weather Balloon Possibly Causes United Airlines Emergency and Damage
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A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max was likely struck by a weather balloon from Windborne Systems at 36,000 feet over Utah, causing windshield damage and an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with Windborne reviewing its balloon safety protocols.
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