Weather Balloon Strikes United Airlines 737 MAX, Shattering Windshield

The post Weather Balloon Strikes United Airlines 737 MAX, Shattering Windshield appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 30: An United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Baltimore on March 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) Getty Images The National Transportation Safety Board has published its preliminary report on the recent midair collision between a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX and a weather balloon in the skies over Utah. United Flight 1093 was en route from Denver to Los Angeles on October 16 when the aircraft collided with an object, while in cruise flight at 36,000 ft near Moab, Utah. The object was later identified as a “global sounding balloon” operated by WindBorne Systems. The balloon’s impact shattered the first officer’s windshield, injuring the captain. The flight diverted to Salt Lake City. Impact At Cruise Altitude Showered Pilots With Glass According to the NTSB, the 737-8 was in cruise when the captain “noticed an object distant on the horizon.” Within seconds, the aircraft experienced “a significant impact” to the first officer’s forward windshield, “along with a loud bang,” showering both pilots with glass fragments. Damage to United Airlines Boeing 737-8 windshield from impact with weather balloon. NTSB The captain suffered “multiple superficial lacerations” to his right arm, but the first officer was uninjured. Despite the violently shattered outer pane, the cabin pressurization remained stable. Crew Diverted Immediately As Windshield Overheated Light Illuminated After the impact, the captain transferred control to the first officer and began administering first aid to himself while coordinating with dispatch and flight attendants. Shortly afterward, the first officer’s window overheat light illuminated, and the crew requested a diversion. The flight diverted to Salt Lake City International Airport, where it landed without further incident. Emergency medical personnel met the aircraft at the gate. All 111 passengers…
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