United Airlines said that its Boeing 737 plane lost an outer panel during a flight that began yesterday, Friday. The company was quoted as saying that the damage to the plane was discovered after it landed safely with 139 passengers on board in addition to its crew, which consists of 6 individuals.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quickly launched investigations into the accident due to concerns about the security and safety of the plane. The investigation aims to uncover the root cause behind the missing panel, and to evaluate the adequacy of the safety measures used by both the airline and the aircraft manufacturer.