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.