A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying over Utah when it unexpectedly collided with a weather balloon. The incident, which happened at a cruising altitude of 36, 000 feet, caused significant damage to the cockpit windshield. The captain was injured, but the plane managed to land safely in Salt Lake City. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investi...
In a Michigan high school, students are getting a hands-on lesson in science that's more exciting than any textbook. Their latest project? Sending a weather balloon up to the stratosphere. But this isn't your average science class. The teacher, Joe Graber, is known for making learning fun and engaging. From live leeches to model rockets, his students have done it all...
In the vast skies over Utah, a United Airlines plane encountered an unexpected issue, leading to a diverted flight and a cracked windshield. The cause remained a mystery until a hobbyist named Ranse Parker stepped in. Parker, a weather balloon enthusiast, noticed something odd while tracking balloon data. One balloon, launched by WindBorne Systems, seemed to have "la...
A recent incident raised eyebrows when a weather balloon might have caused a crack in a United Airlines plane's windshield. The flight, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, had to make an unexpected stop in Salt Lake City. This event has sparked discussions about the safety of weather balloons and their potential impact on air travel. The plane, with 134 passengers a...
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 ...
The National Weather Service is facing a significant challenge. They have had to reduce the number of weather balloon launches. This means less data is being collected from the skies above the United States. The reason behind this? Budget cuts from the government. These cuts have led to hundreds of federal workers losing their jobs. About 10% of the workforce at the...