Desk: Recently, an accident occurred on a flight from Denver to Los Angeles, USA. Following this, the plane was immediately made to make an emergency landing. This accident occurred on a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 flight from Denver to Los Angeles. The windshield of the plane broke during the flight. This injured one pilot. Following this, an emergency landing was immediately made.

The incident occurred on October 16th on Flight UA1093, carrying 140 passengers and crew members. The plane was flying at an altitude of 36,000 feet when the windshield suddenly shattered. The pilot was injured by the shattered windshield, images of which have surfaced. The plane was then lowered to 26,000 feet and landed safely at Salt Lake City Airport. The passengers were later transferred to another aircraft (a Boeing 737 Max 9) and flown to Los Angeles. However, the passengers were unharmed in the accident. All are safe. However, the incident caused a delay of approximately six hours.

While a windshield shattering is a rare occurrence, this incident, along with the pilot’s injuries, is considered unusual and serious. Photos circulating online show burn marks on the broken glass and a bruise on one of the pilots’ hands. The plane was approximately 322 kilometers southeast of Salt Lake City when the crew noticed the shattered windshield. An immediate decision was made to divert the aircraft. The pilots implemented emergency procedures and landed the plane safely.

Aviation experts believe the glass may have been broken by space debris or a small meteorite, as the damage pattern and burn marks were unusual. Aircraft windshields are typically designed to resist bird strikes or high-pressure impacts. However, a high-speed impact could damage them. United Airlines reported no passenger injuries and the pilot suffered minor injuries. The company has not yet commented on the exact cause of the crack.