Terrifying Incident on United Airlines Flight UA 1722 Prompts Investigation and Additional Training for Pilots

United Airlines Flight UA 1722 experienced a terrifying incident shortly after taking off from Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii on December 18th. Flight data from Flight Radar, a flight tracking website, shows that the plane took off at 2:49 p.m. local time and rose to an altitude of 2,200 feet when it suddenly took a dive and dropped to 775 feet over the Pacific Ocean.

The plunge saw the plane dip at a vertical rate of nearly 8,600 feet per minute, according to the data. The plane gained speed as it dropped 1,425 feet from 2,200 feet before regaining its climb out of Kahului on the island of Maui. The flight recovered and regained an altitude of 2,350 feet shortly after.

United Airlines conducted an investigation with the Federal Aviation Administration and the pilots union to determine the cause of the incident. As a result of the investigation, the pilots received additional training to ensure the safety of passengers in the future.

United Airlines has released a statement regarding the incident, saying that safety is their top priority and they are committed to providing a safe and comfortable experience for their customers. They also noted that they are grateful that the incident was resolved quickly and without any harm to passengers or crew.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and procedures in the aviation industry. United Airlines is committed to ensuring the safety of its passengers and crew, and will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its customers.