Boeing 737 Max Under Investigation for Rudder Pedal Malfunction
A United Airlines flight experienced stuck rudder pedals during landing, prompting a federal investigation into the Boeing 737 Max.
- A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced 'stuck' rudder pedals during a landing in Newark on February 6, leading to a federal investigation.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which did not result in any injuries.
- United Airlines was able to replicate the rudder pedal malfunction during a test flight, prompting the NTSB to open an investigation.
- Boeing has faced a series of safety issues with the 737 Max, including a recent door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
- The rudder pedal system is identical to that of the previous 737 model, with Boeing aware of two similar occurrences in 2019.