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United Flight Diverts to Salt Lake City After Windshield Layer Cracks

United rebooked customers on a replacement jet pending a full windshield inspection.

Overview

  • United Airlines flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles diverted and landed safely at Salt Lake City International Airport.
  • The precaution followed discovery of a crack in one layer of the cockpit’s multilayer windshield.
  • The aircraft was a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying 134 customers and six crew, according to the airline.
  • United said its maintenance team will fully inspect the aircraft and make any necessary repairs.
  • A replacement aircraft was arranged to complete the trip to Los Angeles later Thursday.