Incidents on United and American Airlines Flights

NFL legend Terrell Davis was removed from a United Airlines flight by the FBI. Four American Airlines flight attendants were injured during turbulence. None of the 154 passengers were harmed. A Brazilian airliner crashed, killing all 62 people on board. The cause of the crash is unknown.

Terrell Davis's Incident with United Airlines

Former NFL player Terrell Davis was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight after a misunderstanding with a flight attendant. United Airlines initially banned him but quickly rescinded the ban. Davis and his legal team expressed frustration with United's handling of the incident.

Terrell Davis removed from United Airlines flight

Former NFL player Terrell Davis was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight following an incident with a flight attendant. Law enforcement later apologized and confirmed the flight attendant's accusation was inaccurate.

United Airlines' New Onboard Safety Video

United Airlines is releasing a new onboard safety video aimed at capturing the attention of distracted passengers, featuring a Rube Goldberg machine and over 1,000 dominos. The focus is on creating a visually interesting video that passengers will want to watch multiple times.

United Airlines new safety video release

United Airlines is releasing a new safety video after years to engage passengers who are distracted by their own screens.

Flight Diverted Due to Dog Poo Incident

A United Airlines flight was diverted to Dallas after a dog had an accident in the first-class aisle, causing a lingering smell and disruptions. The incident led to a messy clean-up and affected passenger meals. This is not the only flight to divert due to unexpected bowel movements, as a Delta flight also had to turn back for a similar reason.

Flight Diverted Due to Dog's Poo

A United Airlines flight was diverted to Dallas over 1,000 miles away from its destination due to a dog's messy accident in the first-class aisle, causing a lingering smell throughout the cabin. The incident resulted in a two-hour clean-up by ground crew, affecting passenger meals and making the first-class toilet unusable. Another flight by Delta also had to return to Atlanta due to a passenger's diarrhea issue.

United Airlines Boeing Incident

A Boeing pilot was forced to return to the airport due to a foul smell from a broken toilet that filled the cabin. Passengers reported waste overflowing into the cabin. United Airlines provided hotel accommodations and rebooked passengers on a different flight. Another United Airlines flight experienced extreme turbulence with injuries. Boeing has faced several recent incidents and the death of a whistleblower.

United Airlines asking pilots for unpaid leave due to Boeing plane shortage

United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid leave due to a shortage of new Boeing planes caused by manufacturing concerns at Boeing and its suppliers. Boeing has slowed deliveries of 737 Max jets, prompting United to reduce excess staffing in May.

United Airlines pilots asked to take unpaid time off due to Boeing production problems

United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid time off due to late-arriving aircraft from Boeing, impacting their growth plans. This is another example of how Boeing's production problems and safety crisis are affecting its customers.

United Airlines Flight Forced to Return Due to Broken Toilet

A United Airlines flight was forced to return to the airport due to a foul smell from a broken toilet that filled the cabin. Passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and rebooked on a different flight the next day. The incident follows a series of dangerous jet failures experienced by Boeing, including the death of a company whistleblower.

Airline Incidents

Two separate incidents involving United Airlines and Delta Airlines flights resulted in passengers being hospitalized due to turbulence and a locked restroom, respectively.

U.S. Aviation Regulation

The U.S. FAA is considering measures to curb growth at United Airlines due to safety incidents, potentially preventing new routes and flying customers on newly delivered aircraft.

Increased Federal Oversight of United Airlines

Federal regulators are increasing their oversight of United Airlines after a series of recent safety issues, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire, and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.

United Airlines Safety Review

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announces review of safety training for employees following recent incidents including panel falling off a plane and a jet losing a wheel on takeoff. No injuries reported in any incidents.

FAA investigating loss of panel before Boeing 737-800 landed safely in Oregon

The FAA is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in Oregon. No emergency was declared, and the plane will undergo repairs before returning to service.

Commercial Air Travel Safety Amid Recent Mishaps on United Airlines

Despite recent high-profile flight mishaps on United Airlines, experts say commercial air travel is still very safe with improved safety measures and training for flight crews. Statistics show that the risk of boarding a fatal flight has been decreasing over the years, making aviation one of the safest modes of transportation.

Emergency Landing of United Airlines Jetliner in Los Angeles

A United Airlines jetliner heading to Mexico City from San Francisco made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to a hydraulics issue, marking the fourth emergency involving a United Airlines flight that week. No injuries were reported.

United Airlines plane tire incident

A United Airlines plane lost a tire shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport but landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport with no injuries. The incident caused damage to vehicles in an employee parking lot but did not result in any injuries on the ground.

United Airlines flight tire incident

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Japan lost one of its tires just after takeoff and was diverted to Los Angeles. No injuries were reported.

United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Unruly Passengers

A United Airlines flight from London to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Bangor International Airport due to unruly passengers. Two intoxicated passengers were removed from the flight upon landing. The FBI and Customs and Border Protection are investigating the incident.