Safety Saga: Investigators Reportedly Scrutinize United Pilot's Braking Technique Following Runway Skid

Investigators are reportedly probing actions taken by the United Airlines Holdings Inc‘s UAL flight crew before a plane veered off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston last month.

As per a preliminary report from U.S. safety investigators, the captain of the Boeing Co. BA 737 Max seemingly deviated from the airline’s landing protocols for wet conditions, resulting in reduced stopping power, reported Bloomberg.

The report indicates the captain set the autobraking system to a level not aligned with United’s guidelines for wet runways.

While the captain believed the runway was dry, the first officer observed it as wet, according to the findings.

No injuries were reported among the 160 passengers and six crew members. The captain, aged 61, boasts extensive experience with over 15,000 hours flying Boeing 737s, while the first officer, 38, joined United in 2019, the report detailed.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly contemplating measures to curb United’s expansion following recent safety incidents which could involve restricting route additions.

Price Action: UAL shares are trading higher by 0.65% at $43.50 in premarket on the last check Friday.

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