United-operated Boeing 737 MAX Incident in Houston
FAA Investigating United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Incident
A United Airlines-operated Boeing 737 MAX encountered a mishap at George Bush Airport in Houston early on Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft veered off the runway, landing on the grass. Fortunately, none of the 160 passengers or six crew members sustained injuries in the incident. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation into the matter.
United Airlines Responds Swiftly and Positively
United Airlines promptly handled the aftermath of the incident by ensuring the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew. Despite the disruption caused by the incident, the airline stated that it would cooperate with the investigative authorities to determine the cause of the incident. This incident marks the third and latest in a series of unfortunate events involving United-operated Boeing aircraft.
Recent Spate of Incidents involving United Airlines and Boeing
Earlier in the same week, a United-operated Boeing 777-200 flying to Japan experienced a tire issue after departing from San Francisco. The plane had to divert to Los Angeles for a safe landing. Additionally, a United Boeing 737 departing from Houston had to return shortly after takeoff due to engine trouble. The plane had inadvertently ingested plastic bubble wrap from the airfield. Social media posts captured dramatic images of flames emanating from the engine.
NTSB Investigating Earlier Boeing 737 MAX 8 Incident
Adding to the scrutiny, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an earlier incident involving a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft encountered a malfunction with its rudder pedals during landing, raising concerns about the safety and reliability of Boeing’s aircraft.
