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Officials have determined what they believed caused a United Airlines plane’s windshield to crack at 36,000 feet.
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Space debris strike? Mystery deepens after Boeing 737 windshield cracked midair
Flight UA1093, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was flying at around 36,000 feet on October 16, 2025, when the cockpit windshield suddenly fractured. The aircraft, carrying 140 passengers and crew, diverted safely to Salt Lake City International Airport.
A small chip or crack in your windshield might seem harmless at first, but ignoring it can quickly turn into a costly mistake. Your windshield plays a critical role in maintaining the structural strength of your vehicle and protecting you in the event of an accident.
An IndiGo flight from Tuticorin to Chennai made a safe landing this afternoon after a mid-air windshield crack was noticed, prompting precautionary measures by air traffic authorities.
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Plane Carrying Nigeria Football Team Forced To Make Emergency Landing After 'Windshield Crack'
The plane carrying the Nigeria team from South Africa to Uyo for their final World Cup qualifier was forced to make an emergency landing in Angola on Saturday.