Federal Authorities Are Looking Into What Exactly Went Wrong
The National Transportation Safety Board is taking over the investigation, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration, which also plans to assist in the case. Boeing said in a statement to CNN that its technical advisors are supporting the NTSB in its findings.
According to radar tracking data reviewed by CNN, the plane came down to a relatively low height of 13,000 feet before making its journey back to the airport. Weirdly, United Airlines said the crew never opted to dump fuel, a standard procedure for most commercial airlines in the event of engine failure, the outlet reports. This is often a necessary step to make an emergency landing so soon after takeoff, as the plane may be too heavy to touch down safely.
