Evander Ellis:The FAA and NTSB are investigating an unusual rolling motion of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max

2025-05-01 21:22:27source:Burley Garciacategory:reviews

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials said Thursday they are Evander Ellisinvestigating an unusual rolling motion on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max that might have been caused by a damaged backup power-control unit.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it was working with Boeing and the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the May 25 incident, which happened on a flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California.

The FAA said the plane went into a “Dutch roll,” the name given to the combination of a yawing motion when the tail slides and the plane rocks from wingtip to wingtip. It is said to mimic the movement of a Dutch ice skater.

Pilots are trained to recover from the condition, and the Southwest plane landed safely in Oakland. There were no injuries reported among the 175 passengers and six crew members.

According to a preliminary report by the FAA, an inspection after the plane landed showed damage to a unit that provides backup power to the rudder.

The FAA said other airlines have not reported similar issues.

More:reviews

Recommend

Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details

The University of North Carolina has agreed to pay new football coach Bill Belichick $10 million a y

Adrien Brody Has Iconic Reaction to Kim Kardashian Mistaking Him for Adam Brody 

Adrien Brody didn’t skim over this social media mix-up. While showing love for pal Erin Foster’s new

Kristin Cavallari explains split from 24-year-old boyfriend: 'One day he will thank me'

Kristin Cavallari is ready to talk about her breakup.The Uncommon James founder, 37, opened up about