A Southwest Airlines plane that did a ‘Dutch roll’ suffered structural damage, investigators say
SUMMARY
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max experienced structural damage after encountering a "Dutch roll" during a flight from Phoenix to Oakland on May 25th at 34,000 feet. The airline informed the NTSB about the incident and subsequent damage on June 7th, suggesting potential seriousness beyond initial perception. A Dutch roll involves side-to-side tail movement and rocking that causes wing oscillations. Southwest conducted maintenance revealing structural issues post-incident. The airline is cooperating with investigations, though specifics on the extent of the damage or the incident's impact remain undisclosed.
