"The pilot of a Boeing 737 headed for Los Angeles had a scary experience last week when the jet's windscreen cracked mid-flight, forcing an early landing. United Airlines confirmed in a statement to The Times that United Flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport landed safely in Salt Lake City on Thursday after the windshield was damaged in the air."
"According to photos shared with KTLA-TV, the pilot had a bloodied and cut arm as a result of the incident. There were also photos of the exterior of the plane showing the windscreen shattered. Passengers were taken the rest of the way to Los Angeles on a different aircraft, according to the United spokesperson. There were 140 people aboard the aircraft including the crew."
United Flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles experienced a windshield failure when the Boeing 737's windscreen cracked mid-flight near Moab, Utah. The aircraft diverted and landed safely in Salt Lake City, where passengers were later rebooked onto a different plane to complete the trip to Los Angeles. The pilot sustained cuts and a bloodied arm, and photos show the windscreen shattered. A total of 140 people were aboard, including crew. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, collecting radar, weather, and flight recorder data, and the windscreen is being examined by a laboratory.
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