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Old 06-14-2024, 11:37 AM
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Default SWA 737 Max 8 has Dutch Roll @ FL340

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southwe...akland-flight/

-probably caused by damaged backup power control unit

-NTSB wasn't notified for 2 weeks

-aircraft recovered and continued for 1 hour to OAK

-the 1yr old aircraft was ferried to BFI for repair
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Originally Posted by AirBear
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southwe...akland-flight/

-probably caused by damaged backup power control unit

-NTSB wasn't notified for 2 weeks

-aircraft recovered and continued for 1 hour to OAK

-the 1yr old aircraft was ferried to BFI for repair
https://apnews.com/article/southwest...9699b0fe231668

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Not the first time that exposure to high winds on the ramp has resulted in damage to tail mechanisms.

There have been a couple of crashes (not 737s).
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Not the first time that exposure to high winds on the ramp has resulted in damage to tail mechanisms.

There have been a couple of crashes (not 737s).
Yep and potentially one USAF KC-135
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