United Airlines Flight Plunges 1,425 Feet, Passenger Recounts Scary Ordeal
2 years, 1 month ago

United Airlines Flight Plunges 1,425 Feet, Passenger Recounts Scary Ordeal

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A United Airlines flight from Hawaii’s Maui to San Francisco dropped to a level of 775 feet above the Pacific Ocean barely 21 seconds after take off, in an alarming incident in US aviation. ‘You start counting your blessings’ — A recent United flight taking off from Hawaii suddenly dropped 1,400 ft and nearly hit the ocean. The video was shared with a tweet that read, “‘You start counting your blessings’ — A recent United flight taking off from Hawaii suddenly dropped 1,400 ft and nearly hit the ocean. This father traveling home with his family described the frightening experience.” In the video, Rod Williams, a passenger travelling with his family for a vacation, told CNN that it certainly felt like a roller coaster when the flight plummeted down and made him think if that moment was the last time that he was going to see his family.

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United Airlines flight evacuated after engine fire at Houston takeoff
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

United Airlines flight evacuated after engine fire at Houston takeoff

Deccan Chronicle  

Passengers were evacuated via slides and stairs from a jetliner at Houston's main airport on Sunday after an engine problem during takeoff caused smoke and fire on the right wing.United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8:30 a.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a …

Two United Airlines passengers injured when plane flying to SFO tried to avoid a collision
6 months ago

Two United Airlines passengers injured when plane flying to SFO tried to avoid a collision

LA Times  

A United Airlines Boeing 787 in Lisbon. Last week, a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 was traveling from Newark to San Francisco when it received a traffic collision avoidance system alert. Two United Airlines passengers were injured when the plane they were taking to San Francisco maneuvered to avoid a midair collision last week. United Airlines Flight 2428 responded to an …

US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash
9 months ago

US news: Plane plunges to low altitude to fly only 500 feet above houses; residents fear crash

Live Mint  

In a harrowing incident, a Southwest Airlines aircraft plunged to a low altitude over a residential area in Oklahoma City in the United States. “Southwest 4069, low altitude alert,” an air traffic controller warned over the radio. FAA probe On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration had said it is probing the Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude …

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii
9 months, 1 week ago

Southwest Airlines plane comes within 400ft of slamming into ocean near Hawaii

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Southwest Airlines flight plunged within 400 feet of the ocean near Hawaii in April, according …

Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii
9 months, 1 week ago

Southwest Airlines plane somehow escapes a ghastly crash just 400 feet from ocean in Hawaii

Hindustan Times  

A Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoided a catastrophic crash off the coast of Hawaii in April, coming within just 400 feet of the ocean after aborting a landing due to adverse weather conditions, according to a Bloomberg report. Southwest Flight 2786 was at approximately 1,000 feet altitude when it abandoned its landing attempt due to poor visibility caused by weather …

Southwest Plane Plunged Within 400 Feet of Ocean Near Hawaii
9 months, 1 week ago

Southwest Plane Plunged Within 400 Feet of Ocean Near Hawaii

Live Mint  

-- A Southwest Airlines Co. passenger flight in April came within 400 feet of slamming into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii after weather conditions forced pilots to bypass a landing attempt. The Boeing Co. 737 Max 8 jet briefly dropped at an abnormally high rate of more than 4,000 feet per minute before the flight crew pulled up …

More terror for United passengers after plane is forced to make emergency landing over 'complete hydraulic failure,' with airline's planes also suffering gear failure, lost wheel and engine malfunctio
1 year ago

More terror for United passengers after plane is forced to make emergency landing over 'complete hydraulic failure,' with airline's planes also suffering gear failure, lost wheel and engine malfunctio

Daily Mail  

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing on Friday after a fault with the aircraft's hydraulic system, making it the fourth incident for the airline this week. The United Airlines flight that lost its wheel had also departed from San Francisco and was on its way to Osaka in Japan when the wheel of the Boeing 777-200's …

VIDEO: United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings
1 year, 1 month ago

VIDEO: United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings

India TV News  

A United Airlines cross-country flight was cut short and the jetliner made an emergency landing in Denver after one of its wings was damaged. A passenger on the San Francisco-to-Boston flight on Monday said he had just put in earbuds and started to doze off when he felt the plane shaking. Clarke said one of the pilots walked down the …

United flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings
1 year, 1 month ago

United flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A United Airlines cross-country flight was cut short and the jetliner landed in Denver after one of its wings was damaged. A passenger on the San Francisco-to-Boston flight Monday said he had just put in earbuds and started to doze off when he felt the plane shaking. Clarke said one of the pilots walked down the aisle …

Terror as United Airlines plane drops 28,000ft prompting emergency landing
1 year, 6 months ago

Terror as United Airlines plane drops 28,000ft prompting emergency landing

The Independent  

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United Airlines flight with 270 passengers drops 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes: What happened next?
1 year, 6 months ago

United Airlines flight with 270 passengers drops 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes: What happened next?

India TV News  

In a scary incident, a United Airlines flight, which took off from New Jersey Airport to Rome, took a terrifying descent of more than 28,000 feet in just 10 minutes. According to a report by the New York Post, United Airlines Flight 510 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport at 8:37 p.m. on Wednesday and started experiencing dramatic descent …

American Airlines flight drops 15,000 feet in three minutes terrifying passengers
1 year, 7 months ago

American Airlines flight drops 15,000 feet in three minutes terrifying passengers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Florida-bound flight dropped over 15,000 feet within three minutes, leaving passengers terrified. The American Airlines …

Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United plane to drop near ocean’s surface
1 year, 7 months ago

Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United plane to drop near ocean’s surface

Associated Press  

Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines jet diving within 748 feet of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a final report that the crew failed to manage the plane’s vertical path, airspeed and nose direction after the mix-up between the captain and …

A United Airlines plane plunged 800 feet towards the Pacific Ocean after taking off from Maui
2 years, 1 month ago

A United Airlines plane plunged 800 feet towards the Pacific Ocean after taking off from Maui

Firstpost  

Washington: A United Airlines 777 flight took a steep nose dive after taking off from Maui in December. The plane plunged from 2,200 feet to 775 feet over the Pacific Ocean before recovering and continuing its path to San Francisco, officials confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. Williams told CNN the plane seemed to be flying normally at first, but …

Feds probe United plane’s December dip near ocean off Hawaii
2 years, 1 month ago

Feds probe United plane’s December dip near ocean off Hawaii

Associated Press  

Federal investigators are seeking more information about an incident in which a United Airlines plane dropped to within about 800 feet of the ocean surface after taking off from Hawaii. A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that the investigative agency is still seeking information about the Dec. 18 incident, which only recently came to public attention …

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii
2 years, 1 month ago

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal investigators are seeking more …

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing after dropping debris
4 years, 1 month ago

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing after dropping debris

Daily Mail  

Debris from a Boeing 777 rained down on suburban Denver Saturday after an engine exploded at 15,000ft and terrified passengers watched a fire rage below the aircraft's wing. Video recorded by passengers aboard Flight UA328, which was carrying 231 travelers and 10 crew members, shows the engine on fire A United Airlines flight has made an emergency landing after dropping …

Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure
4 years, 1 month ago

Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure

NPR  

Debris Falls From The Sky Near Denver After Flight Suffers Engine Failure Enlarge this image toggle caption Broomfield Police Department via AP Broomfield Police Department via AP A United Airlines flight bound for Honolulu, Hawaii was forced to make an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff. "United flight 328 …

United Airlines’ 26-hour flight via the Arctic: What really happened
6 years, 2 months ago

United Airlines’ 26-hour flight via the Arctic: What really happened

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More has emerged about the causes and consequences of the 16-hour grounding in northern Canada of …

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