Panic at 36,000 feet: Boeing 737’s windshield cracks mid-air; space debris to blame?

A United Airlines pilot sustained injuries after a mystery object struck a Boeing 737’s windshield at high altitude. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Photos show the pilot’s injuries and cockpit damage. Experts are investigating the unusual incident, which has raised concerns about space debris. The flight was en route from Denver to Los Angeles. A United Airlines pilot sustained injuries after a mystery object struck a Boeing 737’s windshield at high altitude. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Photos show the pilot’s injuries and cockpit damage. Experts are investigating the unusual incident, which has raised concerns about space debris. The flight was en route from Denver to Los Angeles.