A shocking incident occurred on United flight 1093, which was taking off from Denver to Los Angeles, when a mysterious object struck the cockpit windshield, injuring a pilot. Passengers experienced moments of panic, and the crew decided to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The impact shattered a layer of glass in the windshield, sending shards towards the pilot.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and possible explanations for the mysterious object include metal debris or space debris, although the Federal Aviation Administration emphasizes that such collisions are extremely rare. All passengers were safely disembarked, and the aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance for repairs. The National Transportation Safety Board is analyzing the collision.