A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Medford, Oregon, landed safely despite missing an external panel on the aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 carrying 145 passengers and crew was parked at the gate when the missing panel was noticed. The crew did not declare an emergency, and there were no issues during the flight. The missing panel, located underneath the wing, did not affect the plane’s flying characteristics. The aircraft will undergo repairs before returning to service, and an investigation will be conducted to determine how the damage occurred. The Federal Aviation Administration will also investigate the incident. Operations at the airport were briefly paused for a safety check, but normal operations resumed shortly after. This incident adds to a series of recent incidents involving United Airlines aircraft, including engine trouble and tire issues.
United Airlines Flight Lands Safely in Oregon with Missing Panel
