The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated that the engine cover loss on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff in Denver was due to a maintenance issue. The NTSB opted not to open a formal investigation, and Southwest Airlines is addressing the issue. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident, which involved no injuries. This comes amid other recent engine issues on Southwest's fleet of Boeing planes.
A United Airlines flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco was diverted back to Frankfurt after a broken toilet caused its contents to overflow into the cabin. Passengers were offered hotel rooms and rebooked on other flights. This incident adds to a series of recent chaotic events for United Airlines, including flights being diverted due to high winds, maintenance issues, and a lost wheel during takeoff. The airline's CEO emphasized the importance of safety, while Boeing has also faced problems with its planes in recent months.
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after descending to a lower altitude to evaluate a potential maintenance issue. The flight landed safely and earlier than scheduled, following a series of incidents involving Boeing planes in recent months, including an Alaska Airlines emergency landing in January. This emergency landing comes shortly after two Delta planes clipped wings on a taxiway, with no injuries reported.
A United Airlines Boeing plane bound for San Francisco returned to Sydney after a fuel leak was detected shortly after takeoff. The plane, carrying 167 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, and passengers were accommodated and rebooked for the next day. This incident follows other recent aviation mishaps involving Boeing-made planes, including a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experiencing a "strong movement" and a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 losing a wheel during takeoff.
A United Airlines Boeing 777-300 plane en route from Sydney to San Francisco turned back due to a "maintenance issue," with video footage showing fluid leaking from the wheel area during takeoff. The plane, carrying 167 passengers and 16 crew members, landed back in Sydney about two hours later and was met by fire crews. This incident follows recent aviation mishaps involving Boeing planes, including a United Airlines flight losing a wheel during takeoff in San Francisco and a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experiencing a "strong movement" causing injuries to passengers.
A United Airlines flight from Australia to San Francisco made an emergency landing in Sydney due to a "maintenance issue," adding to a series of recent incidents involving the airline, including planes veering off runways, losing tires, and engine troubles. The airline stated that each event is distinct and unrelated, emphasizing that safety is their top priority.
United Airlines experienced its fifth flight incident in a week as a Boeing 777-300 jet bound for San Francisco had to return to Sydney due to a maintenance issue, affecting 183 passengers and crew. This incident follows a series of other recent mishaps, including an engine fire, a tire loss, a runway skid, and a hydraulic system problem. The airline provided accommodation for affected passengers and rebooked them to their destination, while US aircraft manufacturer Boeing faces heightened scrutiny over safety and quality issues.
A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco from Sydney was forced to turn back due to a maintenance issue, marking the latest in a series of recent problems for the airline. This incident comes after a string of other issues, including emergency landings and diversions, with six flights facing problems over the past week. The airline provided overnight accommodations for the passengers and rebooked them on a later flight to San Francisco.
A United Airlines flight from O'Hare Airport to Salt Lake City had to return shortly after takeoff due to a maintenance issue, marking the fifth incident involving a United flight since last Monday. The flight landed safely back at O'Hare, and no further information about the maintenance issue was immediately available.
A United Airlines flight bound for Salt Lake City was forced to return to O'Hare Airport due to a possible oil warning light issue, with 149 passengers and five crew members on board. This incident adds to a series of recent troubles for United Airlines, including emergency landings, runway veering, and other maintenance issues, prompting FAA investigations into each incident.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 made an emergency landing after a wheel fell off during takeoff, causing damage to cars in a parking lot. The flight, bound for Japan, was redirected to Los Angeles and landed safely. Experts reassured that the plane can land safely even with a missing or damaged wheel. This incident adds to Boeing's recent quality control issues, with US regulators instructing the company to make profound improvements within 90 days.
An American Airlines flight from New York to Spain was diverted to Boston after its windshield cracked over two hours into the trip. The Boeing 777-200 returned to the US due to a maintenance issue, and passengers were given overnight hotel space before departing for Madrid on a replacement aircraft. This incident follows other recent aviation incidents, including a United Airlines flight with a cracked windshield and an Alaskan Airlines flight that made an emergency landing due to a blown-off side panel.
A Delta flight from Connecticut to Atlanta was diverted to JFK Airport in New York City due to a maintenance issue. The plane made a routine landing and all 167 passengers were put on another aircraft to continue their journey. Delta apologized for the inconvenience and stated that the safety of their customers and crew is their top priority.
Delta flight 2069 from Bradley International Airport to Atlanta was diverted to JFK due to a maintenance issue, causing the plane to fly low across Connecticut. Passengers were put on another aircraft to continue their journey.
