Why did plane nose dive in Hawaii?
Why did plane nose dive in Hawaii? Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines jet diving within 748 feet (228 meters) of the ocean's surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December.
Why is the 737 so close to the ground?
Therefore, Boeing decided to make the 737 as low to the ground as possible. This allowed baggage handlers to load luggage without requiring much ground support equipment, and to climb into the cargo hold to load, organize and retrieve the bags.
Could Maui actually shapeshift?
In Maori mythology, as in other Polynesian traditions, Maui is a culture hero and a trickster, famous for his exploits and cleverness. He possessed superhuman strength, and was capable of shapeshifting into animals such as birds and worms.
Can a plane crash nose first?
(AP) — A pilot escaped with only minor injuries after a single-engine plane crashed nose-first into the roof of a hangar Monday at a Southern California airport, authorities said.
Why did the 777 nose dive?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on Thursday that miscommunication was the cause of what led to a United Airlines Boeing 777 losing altitude after departing from Maui. The incident happened in December without any injuries or damage to the aircraft.
Does United use old planes?
It primarily operates a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrowbody and all Boeing widebody aircraft. As of September 2023, with an average age of 16.3 years, United has the oldest fleet of all major US airlines. Their oldest planes are the Boeing 767-300ER from the early 1990s, which are between 30 and 32 years old.