UPDATE: A shocking incident involving a United Airlines flight has left investigators scrambling for answers as a jet’s windscreen shattered midair at an altitude of 36,000 feet. The bizarre event took place on October 17, 2025, during United Flight 1093, which departed from Denver en route to Los Angeles.
Just 37 minutes into the flight, as the aircraft passed over the Utah city of Moab, it unexpectedly began to descend. Data from Flightradar24 indicates that the Boeing 737 Max altered course and diverted to Salt Lake City about 10 minutes later.
Visuals circulating on social media reveal glass scattered in the cockpit, along with alarming images of the captain’s bloodied forearm. Reports suggest scorch marks on the aircraft, raising speculation that it may have been struck by space debris or a small meteorite.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on X that it is actively investigating the cracked windscreen, gathering radar, weather, and flight recorder data to understand the incident better. The damaged windscreen has been sent to NTSB labs for further analysis.
In a statement to Business Insider, United Airlines acknowledged the situation, assuring that the plane landed safely in Salt Lake City to address the damage. A new aircraft was provided to passengers, allowing them to continue their journey, albeit five and a half hours behind schedule. The second Boeing 737 Max arrived in Los Angeles at 1:12 p.m. PT.
Aviation enthusiast JonNYC, known for sharing breaking news on social media platforms, was among the first to report the incident. He noted, “Hearing there were scorch marks, so space debris or meteorite.” While the images have not been independently verified, their alarming nature has captured widespread attention.
Passengers on the original flight experienced a terrifying ordeal, raising questions about safety protocols and aircraft integrity.
The original plane has since been redirected to Chicago Rockford Airport for maintenance, where a facility has previously conducted work on United’s 737s.
As investigations continue, all eyes are on the NTSB to uncover the truth behind this unprecedented midair incident. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
