The plane landed safely in Denver at 5:21 p.m., according to United. Crews immediately began inspecting the damaged wing slat, which the carrier identified as the issue. United moved passengers to ...

The concept shares similarities with leading-edge slats found on STOL aircraft and fighter jets, which help maintain control at high angles of attack. Imitating feathers on aircraft wings can have ...

The flight attendant admitted that he wasn't entirely sure what he was looking for but said the captain had asked him to check the slats on the wing. Slats are located on the leading edge of the ...