In September, a United Airlines flight encountered a severe near-collision incident, leading to significant injuries among passengers. According to a National Transportation Safety Board report, the injuries resulted from the flight crew's abrupt pitch maneuver in response to a traffic alert. This maneuver involved disengaging the autopilot, which caused the aircraft to pitch upward quickly. Two passengers were injured severely and two others sustained minor injuries when the sudden changes in altitude caused them to be hurled inside the cabin. The incident raised concerns about passenger safety protocols, particularly regarding the use of lavatories during critical flight maneuvers.
The National Transportation Safety Board report concluded the serious passenger injuries were caused by the flight crew’s abrupt control inputs during a traffic avoidance alert.
On September 19, during a scheduled route from Newark to San Francisco, the United Airlines flight had to execute a severe pitch maneuver to avoid a potential midair collision.
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