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travel1 year ago•3 min saved

"Passenger Films Wing Emergency on United Flight, Forces Diversion to Denver"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston was forced to make an early landing in Denver after a passenger filmed the wing appearing shredded mid-flight. The video, posted on Facebook, shows noticeable damage to the right wing, prompting the pilot to inspect it and headquarters to advise changing planes in Denver. The flight carrying 165 passengers landed safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident, which preliminary reports suggest involved a broken slat during departure.

via HuffPost|

#faa-investigation #flight-incident #passenger-video

aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"United Airlines Flight Diverted to Denver After Wing Issue Sparks Passenger Horror"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver after a passenger reported seeing the wing coming apart, with photos of the damaged wing appearing on Reddit. The Boeing 757-200 plane, carrying 165 passengers, landed safely in Denver, and all passengers were put on a different plane to continue to Boston. This incident comes amid ongoing safety concerns with Boeing aircraft, as the company has been under scrutiny since a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

via The Independent|

#aviation #boeing #denver

aviation1 year ago•3 min saved

"United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Wing Comes Apart Midair"

A passenger on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston captured shocking video of the right wing appearing to shred, prompting an emergency landing in Denver due to an issue with the wing slat. The damaged wing was seen as the plane landed, and passengers were placed on another flight to Boston. The incident, which caused no injuries, remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, with experts noting that damage to the leading edge of a wing can affect the airplane's controllability.

via New York Post |

#aviation #emergency-landing #faa-investigation

aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"San Francisco to Boston United Flight Diverted for Wing Damage"

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver after suffering damage to one of its wings, specifically to a slat on the right wing. Passengers reported feeling the plane shaking before the pilot announced the diversion. The plane landed safely in Denver, and the 165 passengers were put on a different plane to continue their journey to Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

via ABC News|

#aviation #denver-landing #federal-aviation-administration-investigation

aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

United Airlines Flight from San Francisco to Boston Diverted to Denver Due to Midair Wing Damage

A Boston-bound United Airlines flight from San Francisco was forced to divert to Denver after a passenger noticed the wing of the plane coming apart midair. The passenger, Kevin Clarke, captured the harrowing moment on video and described hearing a loud buzzing noise before seeing the damage to the wing. The flight made an emergency landing in Denver, and all 164 passengers boarded a new plane to continue their journey. United Airlines confirmed the diversion was due to an issue with the wing's slat and arranged for a different aircraft to transport the passengers to their final destination.

via Fox Business|

#aviation #denver #emergency-landing

aviation1 year ago•2 min saved

Boston-bound United flight diverted to Denver due to mid-air wing damage

A United flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver after a portion of the wing was discovered to be damaged mid-air, causing some panic among passengers. The plane, carrying 165 passengers, made an emergency landing, and everyone eventually arrived safely in Boston on a new plane, three hours later than scheduled. United Airlines stated that the issue was with the slat on the wing of the aircraft.

via Boston 25 News|

#aviation #boston #denver