Posted 3/16/2024, 3:33:59 PM
United Flight Sheds Exterior Panel After Oregon Landing, Latest Boeing 737 Incident
- United Airlines flight with 139 passengers loses external panel after landing in Oregon
- Boeing plane was a 737-800 model; occurred after recent issues with other Boeing aircraft
- FAA to investigate the incident; no indication of damage or emergencies during the flight
- United to examine plane, make repairs, and try to understand how panel was lost
- Adds to existing scrutiny and bad news for Boeing after recent 737 Max and 787 incidents
