United Airlines is currently under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing an unauthorized person in the cockpit during a flight. The incident, which occurred while the aircraft was at cruise altitude with autopilot engaged, has been described by United Airlines as deeply disturbing and a clear violation of safety and operational policies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which restricts flight deck access to specific individuals, has not commented on the details as the investigation is ongoing. The pilots involved have been grounded pending the outcome of the investigation.
“We’re deeply disturbed by what we see in that video, which appears to show an unauthorized person in the flight deck at cruise altitude while the autopilot was engaged. As a clear violation of our safety and operational policies..." https://t.co/ShoLxcnERJ
The pilots, who have not been named by government officials or United Airlines, have been grounded while the incident is being investigated. https://t.co/ShoLxcnERJ
“Federal regulations restrict flight deck access to specific individuals. We do not comment on the details of open investigations,” the FAA told KDVR-TV. https://t.co/ShoLxcnERJ
"We’re deeply disturbed by what we see in that video, which appears to show an unauthorized person in the flight deck at cruise altitude while the autopilot was engaged." https://t.co/JZW6jtLw0c
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