The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued “urgent safety recommendations” for the 737 to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), relating to the potential for some 737s’ rudder control system to jam. The notice was in response to an incident on February 6, 2024, in which the rudder pedals on a United Airlines 737 MAX 8 became stuck in a neutral position during the landing rollout at Newark Liberty International Airport. The captain had managed to control the jet’s direction after touching down by using the nosewheel steering tiller. No injuries or damage to the aircraft was reported. The

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