RTL Today – Another incident with the Boeing 737 MAX: US authorities investigate “Dutch Roll” on Southwest Airlines flight

According to the NTSB, on May 25, during the flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to Oakland, California, the plane experienced what the crew called a “Dutch roll” at an altitude of 34,000 feet. Named after a Dutch skating technique, this lateral movement can pose serious safety risks.

The board confirmed that the pilots regained control of the plane and landed it safely. No injuries were reported among the 175 passengers and six crew members on board. After a subsequent inspection, Southwest Airlines found structural damage to aircraft components, the NTSB reported.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which also launched an investigation, found damage to an emergency power control unit. The FAA said it is working closely with the NTSB and Boeing in investigating the incident.

Boeing declined to comment specifically on the Dutch roll incident and referred inquiries to Southwest Airlines, which confirmed its active involvement in the ongoing investigation. In a statement, Southwest assured that the situation had been handled “appropriately.”