On the 22nd of February, a United Airlines Boeing 757 flying from San Francisco to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver after experiencing partial damage to its right inner slat during a cruise flight.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 31,000 feet, involved flight UA354, a 30-year-old Boeing 757-200 with registration N57111. According to reports, the partial damage of the slat, a wing device that aids in lift during takeoff and landing, did not result in any injuries to the 165 passengers and crew members on board.
The pilots of UA354 declared an emergency and diverted the aircraft to Denver International Airport (KDEN), where it landed safely shortly after. Passengers were deplaned and provided with accommodation and assistance.
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The cause of the slat malfunction is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). United Airlines has issued a statement assuring passengers that safety is their top priority and that they are cooperating fully with the investigation.
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