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Southwest Airlines Flight Under Investigation After 'Dutch Roll' Incident

Federal authorities are examining structural damage on a Boeing 737 Max following an inflight oscillation during a Phoenix to Oakland flight.

Southwest Boeing in California
A Southwest Airlines check-in area at the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on May 25, with Southwest notifying the NTSB on June 7.
  • A 'Dutch roll' involves the plane rocking side to side and yawing, which can be corrected by pilots or automatic systems.
  • No injuries were reported among the 175 passengers and six crew members.
  • Investigators are analyzing flight data to determine the event's severity and cause.
  • The cockpit voice recorder was overwritten, limiting available audio data.