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United Boeing 737 Max veers OFF the runway into the grass 'after gear collapse' at Houston airport: FAA launches new probe after litany of safety issues
something, something, United.[Daily Mail, where America gets it news] A Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by United Airlines veered off the runway after landing in Houston early Friday in the latest near-miss involving the embattled airliner. The aircraft, which arrived from Memphis, is said to have suffered some form of gear collapse as it exited the runway at George Bush Airport, although the 160 passengers and six crew were not injured. Shocking footage showed the plane lying flat on its wings on grass by the side of the runway, while passengers were hurried off from an emergency gate ladder. It is the latest in a string of disastrous failings involving Boeing aircraft in recent days, including a 737 engine that caught fire mid-flight on Monday and a wheel falling off shortly after takeoff in San Francisco on Thursday. The airliner also suffered a near-catastrophe in January as a 737 MAX 9 plane door blew out at 16,000ft over Portland, Oregon, forcing an emergency landing. Boeing told DailyMail.com in a statement on Friday: 'We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide any support needed to United Airlines and the investigators.' Related: Boeing: 2024-03-04 Boeing 737MAX Blow Out!! The Scandal behind Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing: 2024-02-21 Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight Boeing: 2024-02-06 Poland is secretly preparing to cover Ukrainian airfields with its Patriots Related: United Airlines: 2024-01-27 Airlines Offering $100 Upgrade Where You're Guaranteed An Old Male Pilot Named Steve United Airlines: 2024-01-24 Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci says company found 'loose bolts' on MANY of their Boeing 737 Max planes after faulty door catastrophe led to investigation - as FAA boss says it was due to 'quality control' issue United Airlines: 2024-01-22 What We Don't Know About the Danger of DEI in the Airline Industry is Scarier than What We Know Posted by: Skidmark 2024-03-09 |
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