NTSB Launches Investigation Into 777’s Sudden Loss of Altitude
The United Airlines 777 began a steep dive from around 2,200 feet to 775 feet, creating forces of nearly 2.7 times the force of gravity, according to reports.
The NTSB announced Tuesday it is opening an investigation into the December 18 incident. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into a December incident where a United Airlines Boeing 777 flight from Maui dramatically plunged from 2,200 feet to approximately 800 feet above the ocean shortly after takeoff before recovering.
The flight, bound for San Francisco, safely reached its destination after the steep dive and subsequent recovery climb, which reportedly generated nearly 2.7 times the force of gravity on the aircraft and its occupants.
The incident occurred during heavy rainfall, and the airline's internal investigation led to the pilots receiving additional training, with the crew voluntarily reporting the event to the FAA.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it is launching an investigation after a Boeing 777 flight en route to San Francisco from Maui dramatically plunged to an altitude of around 800 feet above the ocean before recovering.
News of the investigation comes months after the incident occurred.
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