A United Airlines 777 leaving Maui for San Francisco in December plunged toward the ocean for 21 seconds shortly after takeoff and came within 800 feet of sea level.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A United Airlines 777 leaving Maui for San Francisco in December plunged toward the ocean for 21 seconds shortly after takeoff and came within 800 feet of sea level, flight tracking data show.. Neither United nor the FAA indicated anyone was injured on United Flight 1722 on December 18.The plane lost more than half its altitude and came within 775 feet of sea level, according to the data from .
The data suggest the remainder of the flight was uneventful. The flight arrived at San Francisco International 27 minutes early and later that same day continued on to Chicago without incident. United said it conducted an investigation with the FAA and the pilots union"that ultimately resulted in the pilots receiving additional training," adding the investigation is ongoing."The United Airlines flight crew reported the incident to the FAA as part of a voluntary safety reporting program. The agency reviewed the incident and took appropriate action," the FAA told CNN.
Although the weather at the exact time is unclear, the National Weather Service reported the day set a daily record for rainfall at Kahului.© 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. CNN contributed to this report.Please enter email address to continue
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