The pilots of a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX flying from Denver to Los Angeles experienced an in-flight scare after an object apparently impacted and cracked the cockpit windshield while at cruising altitude. One of the pilots received injuries to his arm and the plane diverted to Salt Lake City for a safe landing.

Although a windshield failure is not being ruled out, images lend strong credence to the idea that the aircraft was struck by something. Given that this debris hit the aircraft at an altitude of 36,000 feet, many speculate it could have been a meteorite or space debris.

United Pilot Injured After Suspected Debris Impact

As reported by The Aviation Herald, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 16 as the United 737 MAX 8 was performing Flight UA1093 from De

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