At 19:15 PDT, a United Airlines Boeing 737-300 experienced an uncommanded roll to the left during level cruise at flight level 310, 25 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. The returned to Los Angeles International Airport. The unexpected roll was described as a rudder kick, a sharp quick uncommanded kick to the left. The autopilot was on during the 20- to 30-degree roll excursion to the left.
Apr. 13, Santa Barbara, Calif. / Boeing 737-300
At 19:15 PDT, a United Airlines Boeing 737-300 experienced an uncommanded roll to the left during level cruise at flight level 310, 25 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. The returned to Los Angeles International Airport. The unexpected roll was described as a rudder kick, a sharp quick uncommanded kick to the left. The autopilot was on during the 20- to 30-degree roll excursion to the left....
Key Takeaways:
- A United Airlines Boeing 737-300 experienced an uncommanded 20-30 degree roll to the left during level cruise at FL310.
- The incident, described as a "rudder kick," occurred while the autopilot was engaged, 25 miles northwest of Santa Barbara.
- Following the unexpected roll, the aircraft returned to Los Angeles International Airport.
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