Upon landing in Oregon, an Alaska Airlines plane, we encountered a cracked inner windshield, marking the latest incident involving a Boeing aircraft.
According to airline officials, the flight from Washington DC was approaching Portland International Airport when crew members noticed the issue.
Despite the windshield crack, the crew followed safety protocols, and the aircraft safely completed its journey with 159 passengers and six crew members on board.
Alaska Airlines clarified that their Boeing 737-800s are equipped with multiple layers of windshields, ensuring cabin pressure is maintained even if one layer is compromised.
The cracked windshield comes more than two months after a door plug on another Alaska Airlines flight blew off mid-air. AP
There were no reported injuries, and ground engineers will inspect and repair the aircraft. The Post has contacted Alaska Airlines for further details, while Boeing officials declined to comment.
This incident adds to a string of problems Boeing has faced recently, including a door plug detachment during an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting an emergency landing.
Federal Aviation Administration inspections revealed numerous issues in Boeing’s 737 MAX jet production process, necessitating over a year to rectify.
Boeing’s troubles extend beyond the 737 MAX line, as evidenced by a separate incident involving a 737-800 losing an external panel mid-flight just days before the windshield crack incident.
United Airlines confirmed the safe landing of the affected flight in Oregon and stated plans for a comprehensive examination and repairs before returning the aircraft to service.
The search for the missing panel at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport yielded no results, prompting a brief operation halt until a safety check was completed. Normal operations resumed shortly after, with United Airlines committed to ensuring the aircraft’s airworthiness before resuming service.
