United Airlines said an exterior panel was found to be missing on a plane that arrived in Medford, Oregon.
“This afternoon, United Airlines Flight 433 landed safely at its scheduled destination, Rogue Valley International Airport/Medford Airport. After the aircraft was parked at the gate, it was discovered that an exterior panel was missing. “We will conduct a thorough inspection of the aircraft.” “We will carry out all necessary repairs before returning to service. We will also carry out an investigation to better understand how this damage occurred.” “We will do so,” the airline said in a statement. nbcbayarea.com.
The newspaper reported that United Airlines noted that the plane had 139 passengers and six crew members on board.
The flight was reportedly headed from San Francisco, California, to Medford, Oregon. flight aware.
Airport Director Amber Judd said the aircraft was a Boeing 737-824. rogue valley times report.
The newspaper reported that based on the aircraft’s N number, the plane was delivered to Continental Airlines on December 22, 1998. The aircraft has been operated by United Airlines since November 30, 2011, the paper said.
Earlier this year, the newspaper reported, “On January 5, during the flight of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, the plug in the left center cabin door blew out.” FAA. The incident also involved a Boeing aircraft.
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