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Weather Balloon Possibly Cracked United Flight's Windshield, Causing Emergency Landing

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Source: The New York Times
Weather Balloon Possibly Cracked United Flight's Windshield, Causing Emergency Landing
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A United Airlines flight was diverted after its windshield was cracked, and a weather balloon company, WindBorne Systems, suggests their balloon may have caused the damage, prompting an investigation by transportation officials.

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  2. Silicon Valley startup admits its balloon may have struck United jet, forcing emergency landing  San Francisco Chronicle
  3. Silicon Valley startup says its balloon may have cracked windshield of LA-bound United plane  KTVU
  4. Mystery object hits United flight at 36,000 feet; Passenger describes terrifying moments  FOX 11 Los Angeles
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