United Airlines, weather balloon and windshield
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United Airlines flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles was forced to divert to Salt Lake City last week after a mid-air collision that cracked the windshield and injured the pilot. Initial speculation pointed to "space debris" as the culprit of the damage.
A United Airlines passenger plane diverted from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City after pilots saw a crack in the windscreen, officials said.
A mysterious object struck the windshield of the airline's Boeing 737 Max over Utah, showering the cockpit with bits of glass.
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The aircraft then reportedly landed safely at Bintulu Airport without any further incident. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a United Airlines plane that was flying over Utah when something smashed into its windshield.
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The airplane, which was traveling from Denver to Los Angeles, was diverted to Salt Lake City as a result of the incident.
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