Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced a Dutch roll during a flight on May 25th, causing damage to a backup power control unit; FAA investigates.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced a Dutch roll, an uncontrolled side-to-side yawing motion, during a flight on May 25th. The pilots managed to regain control, and the plane landed safely in Oakland. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the Dutch roll, which occurred while the aircraft was cruising at 32,000 feet. Preliminary reports reveal damage to a backup power control unit, which controls rudder movements on the plane's tail. The FAA is working with Boeing and the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the cause of the Dutch roll and take appropriate action based on the findings.
June 13, 2024
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