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 NTSB has launched an investigation into a December 18 incident where a United Airlines Boeing 777 dramatically plunged from 2,200 feet to approximately 800 feet above the ocean shortly after taking off from Maui.
The flight, en route to San Francisco, successfully recovered from the steep dive, experiencing nearly 2.7 times the force of gravity during its ascent, and landed safely.
United Airlines conducted an internal review, leading to additional training for the pilots, who had voluntarily reported the incident 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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