Post-flight inspection reveals missing panel on Boeing 737-800 that had just landed in southern Oregon after flying from San Francisco, officials say.
United Airlines says airport staff at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in Oregon discovered a panel had come off United Flight 433, a Boeing 737-800 jet / Photo: AP
United Flight 433 left San Francisco at 10:20 a.m. and landed at Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in Medford shortly before noon, according to FlightAware. The airport's director, Amber Judd, said the plane landed safely without incident and the external panel was discovered missing during a post-flight inspection.
"After the aircraft was parked at the gate, it was discovered to be missing an external panel," the United spokesperson said. According to airfleets.net, United Airlines has operated the aircraft since November 30, 2011. It is a 737-824, part of the 737-800 series that was a precursor to the Max.
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