United flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one of its wings
United Airlines says a flight heading from San Francisco to Boston had to be diverted after the plane suffered damage to one of its wings
By AP News
Published - Feb 20, 2024, 02:42 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 20, 2024, 02:42 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — United Airlines says a flight heading from San Francisco to Boston had to be diverted after the plane suffered damage to one of its wings.
United said Tuesday that the Boeing 757-200 with 165 passengers aboard landed in Denver on Monday to “address an issue with the slat” on one of its wings. The plane landed safely. Passengers were put on a different plane and arrived later in the day in Boston.
Chicago-based United did not say what caused the damage to the plane's wing. Boston 25 News broadcast a passenger’s video showing the panel partially shredded.
Slats are moveable panels on the front or leading edge of the wing and are used during takeoffs and landings.
