The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 in Oregon. During the flight from San Francisco to Medford Airport, the plane lost a piece of its exterior before landing safely.
Both the FAA and United Airlines are promising to investigate the incident thoroughly and make any necessary repairs to ensure safety. Even though the plane is old, it didn’t declare an emergency during the flight, showing that the airline trusts its safety procedures.
Boeing isn’t saying anything about the incident and is telling people to ask United Airlines instead. The Rogue Valley Times published a dramatic photo of the plane missing a piece, causing some traffic delays at the airport.
United Airlines’ safety protocols in question (Via Ben Gray/Shutterstock)
Other recent airplane incidents, like an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 emergency, are making people pay more attention to safety standards in the U.S.
Boeing is under close watch after other incidents involving its planes, like a United Boeing 737 MAX sliding off the runway in Houston and a United Boeing 777-200 losing a tire mid-flight.
In another incident, a United Boeing 737 heading to Florida had trouble with its engine after sucking in plastic bubble wrap, which made it go back to the airport. These events show why it’s important to have strict maintenance rules and always check for safety in the aviation industry.
