The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the United Airlines Boeing 737 high-altitude collision incident over Utah last month, concluding that the aircraft most likely collided with a commercial weather balloon .

The impact caused considerable damage to the cockpit's windshield, showering the pilots with glass before the aircraft safely diverted to Salt Lake City. The captain sustained lacerations to his right arm following the collision, which was initially thought to be caused by space debris.

United Airlines 737 Struck Weather Balloon At High Altitude

Last month, Simple Flying reported on an incident involving a United Boeing 737 MAX 8 colliding with high-altitude debris over the skies of Utah. On October 16, United Flight

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