Southwest Airlines Plane Suffers Structural Damage After 'Dutch Roll'

Reported 7 months ago

A Boeing 737 Max operated by Southwest Airlines experienced structural damage following a 'Dutch roll' incident during a flight in May. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the event, where the jet experienced a rolling motion during the Phoenix to Oakland flight. The airline discovered damage to structural components post-event. Experts noted the seriousness of the incident is not yet clear, with the damage described as substantial, possibly affecting the tail fin. The NTSB is analyzing data to understand the severity of the situation and a preliminary report is expected soon, although the cockpit voice recorder was overwritten after two hours.

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