Investigation Reveals Southwest Jet's 'Dutch Roll' Incident During Severe Storm
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 20:56
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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