Boeing 737 windshield crack
United Airlines Boeing 737 Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight Forcing Emergency Landing
Oct 22, 2025 05:35 pm CST
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an emergency landing after its windshield cracked at 36,000 feet during a Denver to Los Angeles flight, injuring a pilot and terrifying 134 passengers. The aircraft safely diverted to Salt Lake City while investigators work to identify what struck the plane.
Boeing 737 MAX Suffers Midair Windshield Crack: Emergency Landing and Pilot Injury Investigation
Oct 20, 2025 12:59 am CST
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an emergency landing after its windshield cracked at 36,000 feet, causing a rapid 10,000-foot descent and injuring one pilot. Aviation experts suggest space debris or a meteorite may have caused the unusual damage pattern, as passengers were safely rerouted to Los Angeles after landing in Salt Lake City.