United Airlines Cockpit Windshield Damaged by Weather Balloon

A United Airlines flight experienced a cracked cockpit windshield after a weather balloon reportedly struck the aircraft mid-air.

The incident occurred on a flight from San Francisco to New York. The pilot of the United Airlines flight was forced to land the plane in Denver due to the damage.

According to reports, the weather balloon impacted the cockpit windshield of the Boeing 757. The force of the impact caused the windshield to crack.

Following the incident, the aircraft was diverted to Denver International Airport. Passengers were safely deplaned.

United Airlines stated that the safety of their customers and crew is their top priority. The airline confirmed that the aircraft was met by emergency vehicles upon landing as a precautionary measure.

The airline is working to rebook passengers onto another flight to their destination. No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.

Investigations into the cause of the weather balloon being in the flight path are likely underway.

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