An All Nippon Airways flight departing from Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport in Japan was forced to return after a crack was discovered in the cockpit window of a Boeing aircraft. Flight NH1182 experienced a crack on one of the outermost layers of the cockpit window. Despite the crack, the cabin pressure was normal, and the landing was safely executed.
The safety of passengers and flight crew is the airline’s top priority, and they apologize for any inconvenience caused. It’s important to note that no other aircraft in the airline’s fleet were affected.
It is unclear when exactly the crack was discovered after takeoff, as All Nippon Airways did not provide those details immediately. As for Boeing, they declined to comment on the cracked window incident.
This incident comes shortly after a separate accident involving one of Boeing’s 737 Max airplanes in the United States. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries in that case, but it prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to ground Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes equipped with similar door plugs for safety checks. The FAA has also opened an investigation into Boeing.
Taking immediate action, Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing’s commercial airplanes division, assured employees of additional inspections following the Alaska Airlines accident.
In contrast to the Max models, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by All Nippon Airways has been in service for over two decades. Known for its reliability and safety record, the 737-800 remains a popular choice among airlines worldwide.
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