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Flight Incidents

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aviation1 year ago•7 min saved

"Toilet Malfunction Forces United Flight to San Francisco to Turn Around Due to Cabin Poop Leak"

A United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER was forced to turn back to Frankfurt after a broken toilet caused feces to flood into the cabin, emitting a foul odor. This incident came on the same day another United Airlines flight had to be diverted due to engine problems, and a third flight made an emergency landing after experiencing extreme turbulence. These incidents add to a series of recent problems for Boeing, including missing panels, hydraulic fluid leaks, and a whistleblower's allegations of sub-standard parts being used in aircraft assembly. As a result, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun announced a management overhaul in the wake of the ongoing crisis.

via Daily Mail|

#aviation #aviation-safety #boeing

transportation1 year ago•3 min saved

"United Airlines Faces Safety Concerns with 10th Incident in Two Weeks"

United Airlines experienced its 10th incident in two weeks when a flight bound for Japan was grounded due to a mechanical issue with the plane's right engine. This incident follows a series of other recent incidents, including mid-flight engine fires, emergency landings, and maintenance problems. The airline's CEO assured customers of safety and stated that each incident would be reviewed to inform safety training and procedures. Despite these incidents, statistics show that air travel remains safer than traveling by car.

via Newsweek|

#air-travel #flight-incidents #mechanical-issues

aviation-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Lands Safely in Oregon with Missing External Panel"

The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in Oregon, with a post-landing inspection revealing the missing panel on the 25-year-old plane. This incident adds to a series of recent flight incidents involving United Airlines-operated Boeing planes, raising concerns about safety and prompting investigations into the company's production process and regulatory scrutiny.

via The Guardian|

#aviation-safety #boeing-737-800 #faa

aviation1 year ago•1 min saved

United Airlines Emergency Landings at Los Angeles International Airport

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Mexico City made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to a reported hydraulics issue, marking the fifth incident involving the airline's jets this week. No injuries were reported among the 110 passengers on board, and they were later put on a new plane to continue their journey. This comes after a series of incidents involving United jets, including a plane rolling off a runway in Houston, a flight losing a wheel during takeoff from SFO, and an engine failure mid-flight over the Pacific Ocean.

via The Mercury News|

#aviation #emergency-landing #flight-incidents

travel1 year ago•4 min saved

"Entitled Passenger Sparks Controversy Over Business Class Seat Swap Demand"

A Reddit user shared a shocking encounter with a woman in business class who asked him to swap seats so she could sit with her husband in economy. When he refused to move to a middle seat, she threw a tantrum. Similar incidents of passengers demanding seat changes to sit together have been reported, prompting discussions about airline responsibility and passenger etiquette.

via PEOPLE|

#airplane-etiquette #entitled-people #flight-incidents

travel-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Surviving Air Travel Emergencies: Expert Advice for 2024's Rough Start"

Aviation experts emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies during air travel, such as wearing natural fibers, paying attention to safety briefings, and knowing the location of emergency exits. In the event of a medical emergency, unruly passenger, major turbulence, plane fire, or decompression, passengers are advised to follow crew instructions, leave belongings behind, and remain calm. Flight attendants are trained to handle unruly passengers and provide basic medical care, while wearing seat belts at all times is crucial for safety during turbulence.

via The Washington Post|

#air-travel #aviation-safety #emergency-preparedness

travel2 years ago•5 min saved

Unveiling the Cause: Former Air Marshal Exposes Chaos at 30,000 Feet

Unruly passenger incidents on airplanes have increased by 47% globally in 2022, with 250 cases referred to the FBI for possible prosecution in the U.S. Former FBI Special Agent and air marshal Jonathan Gilliam attributes the rise to the decline in customer service and the departure of experienced flight attendants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several recent incidents include a flight returning to the gate in Thailand due to a passenger's forgotten bag, a fight between two passengers leading to a diversion in Denver, a drunk woman refusing to leave a Southwest Airlines flight in New Orleans, and a pregnant woman attacking a Spirit Airlines employee in Atlanta.

via Fox News|

#air-travel #airlines #customer-service

travel2 years ago•3 min saved

The Dangers of Opening an Airplane Door Mid-Flight.

A recent incident on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea where a passenger opened the emergency exit door mid-flight has raised questions about airplane safety. According to a pilot, airplane doors are designed to be simple to operate in case of an emergency, but they cannot be opened when the cabin is pressurized due to the high forces acting against the door. However, at lower altitudes, the pressure differential is weaker, making it possible to open the door with some force. Asiana Airlines has stopped the sale of select emergency exit seats on some of its aircraft, but it is unlikely that there will be any physical design changes to airplane doors or emergency exits.

via AFAR Media|

#airplane-safety #asiana-airlines #aviation