A High-Flying Mishap: Plane and Weather Balloon Collision
A United Airlines flight had a close call recently. The plane, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, was cruising at 36, 000 feet over Utah when it seemed to hit a weather balloon. This unexpected encounter cracked the windshield, leading to an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Fortunately, the 134 passengers and six crew members were safe. The balloon in question ...