United Airlines 737 MAX Pilot Injured in Windshield Crack Incident

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Source: Aviation A2Z
United Airlines 737 MAX Pilot Injured in Windshield Crack Incident
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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked midair, showing scorch marks and bruising suggesting a high-energy impact, possibly from space debris or a meteorite, though the cause remains under investigation. The pilot was slightly injured, but all passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting a rare and mysterious incident in commercial aviation.

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