Southwest Airlines Flight Under Investigation After 'Dutch Roll' Incident
Federal authorities are examining structural damage on a Boeing 737 Max following an inflight oscillation during a Phoenix to Oakland flight.
- The incident occurred on May 25, with Southwest notifying the NTSB on June 7.
- A 'Dutch roll' involves the plane rocking side to side and yawing, which can be corrected by pilots or automatic systems.
- No injuries were reported among the 175 passengers and six crew members.
- Investigators are analyzing flight data to determine the event's severity and cause.
- The cockpit voice recorder was overwritten, limiting available audio data.