Investigation Reveals Southwest Jet's 'Dutch Roll' Incident During Severe Storm

Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 20:56

A Southwest Airlines jet underwent an unusual 'Dutch roll' during flight, linked to being parked outside in a strong storm. Following maintenance, rudder pedal movements were observed by pilots. Substantial tail damage was found, leading to a Boeing 737 Max being grounded for over a month. Despite the incident, the plane is back in operation post-inspection.
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Investigation Reveals Southwest Jet's 'Dutch Roll' Incident During Severe Storm

Southwest Jet Incident Investigation

Investigators revealed a Southwest Airlines jet suffered a 'Dutch roll' event during a flight.

Maintenance Discovery

Pilots observed peculiar rudder pedal movements post-routine maintenance.

Damage Assessment

  • Substantial Tail Damage found in the aircraft's rudder area.
  • The Boeing 737 Max was grounded for over a month due to this assessment.

The aircraft has resumed flights after comprehensive inspection and post-incident evaluation.


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