Over 300 United Airlines passengers were diverted when a faulty sensor told pilots that a cargo door was open
Briefly

United Airlines Flight 1731, a Boeing 777 carrying 360 passengers, was diverted to San Francisco after a malfunctioning sensor indicated that the cargo door was open. The flight, originating from Hawaii and bound for Denver, experienced the issue three hours into the journey. The situation raised safety concerns, as an open cargo door poses significant risks. After confirming the sensor malfunction, the airline arranged for a different aircraft to continue the passengers' journey. The FAA announced an investigation into the incident, emphasizing the importance of safety in aviation.
An indicator wrongly told the United Airlines pilots that the cargo door was open, resulting in an emergency diversion to San Francisco.
United Airlines Boeing 777, carrying 360 passengers from Hawaii to Denver, diverted due to a false cargo door alert triggered by a malfunctioning sensor.
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