Space debris strike? Mystery deepens after Boeing 737 windshield cracked midair
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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX flying from Denver to Los Angeles at 36,000 feet suffered a cracked cockpit windshield, forcing an emergency landing in Salt Lake City with 140 people aboard. The damage shows scorch marks and impact patterns that have sparked speculation about space debris or meteorite strikes, though investigators are examining more common causes like hail or electrical failure. The NTSB is conducting laboratory analysis and reviewing flight data to determine the cause of this rare aviation incident.
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