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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 en route from Denver to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing when its windshield cracked midair, leaving one pilot injured.

The incident occurred on October 16, involving flight UA1093, which was carrying 140 passengers and crew members. The aircraft was cruising at an altitude of 36,000 feet when the damage was detected.

Reportedly, the aircraft descended to 26,000 feet before safely landing at Salt Lake City International Airport. The aircraft was about 322 kilometres southeast of Salt Lake City when the crew noticed the damage and chose to divert. The pilots promptly initiated emergency procedures, descending and landing the plane safely.

Passengers were later rebooked on another aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 9,

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