The object that shattered United Airlines windshield at 36,000 revealed, and what happened next will shock you
- Posted on November 22, 2025
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The object that shattered United Airlines windshield at 36,000 revealed, and what happened next will shock you
A weather balloon collided with a United Airlines jet at 36,000 feet over Utah, shattering the cockpit windshield and causing minor injuries to the captain. The National Transportation Safety Board identified the object as a balloon launched from Spokane, Washington. The airline jet made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City.