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On October 16, a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a flight from Denver to Los Angeles was forced to divert after an object struck the aircraft's windshield, causing it to crack. The incident led to injuries for one of the pilots.
The airline reported that the impact was caused by foreign object debris (FOD), which resulted in significant damage to the cockpit window. The crew made the decision to divert the flight for safety reasons.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the FOD strike, with early reports suggesting that a weather balloon may have been responsible for the incident.
