Summary
- UA702 suffered a hard landing in Houston but has been repaired, returning to service with no safety concerns.
- The first officer reported needing to hold pressure on the yoke to prevent nose wheel damage during landing.
- The aircraft underwent extensive repairs and testing before being deemed ready for passenger operation, with no issues reported.
A 33-year-old Boeing 767-300ER belonging to Star Alliance carrier United Airlines repaired its fuselage after it suffered a hard landing at its Texan hub of Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and has since returned to service. The aircraft, which bears registration N641UA, has been with United since its inception in April 1991.
On the morning of July 29th, 2023, UA702 had been operating a direct flight to another United hub, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), when the aircraft touched down in the Texan state and…