Urgent Safety Recommendations for Boeing 737's Rudder Issue

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued safety recommendations following a United Airlines incident with a jammed rudder control on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The issue arose during a landing at Newark when the rudder pedals got stuck in the neutral position, prompting an investigation.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations regarding the potential for a jammed rudder control system on certain Boeing 737 airplanes.

The alert follows a concerning February incident involving a United Airlines flight, where the rudder pedals on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 became stuck in the neutral position during a landing at Newark Airport.

The NTSB is thoroughly investigating the incident to ensure that such control system failures are addressed promptly to prevent future occurrences.

(With inputs from agencies.)