A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, flight #UA91, en route from Tel Aviv to Newark, New Jersey, suffered depressurization shortly after takeoff on July 2, 2023. The aircraft, which was carrying 297 passengers and 14 crew members, returned to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv safely about an hour and a half after takeoff. According to reports, the depressurization occurred at an altitude of about 9,000 feet. The crew donned oxygen masks and the cabin was depressurized. The aircraft landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport without further incident.
The cause of the depressurization is not yet known. However, Boeing 787s have been known to experience depressurization events in the past. In 2013, a United Airlines 787 suffered a depressurization event shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and all passengers and crew evacuated safely.
In 2016, a Japan Airlines 787 suffered a depressurization event shortly after takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and all passengers and crew evacuated safely.
The Boeing 787 is a newer aircraft, and it has been involved in a number of depressurization events. However, it is important to note that these events are relatively rare. The Boeing 787 has a good safety record overall, and it is considered to be a very safe aircraft. The depressurization of United Flight #UA91 is a reminder that even the safest aircraft can experience problems. However, the crew of United Flight #UA91 handled the situation professionally and safely, and all passengers and crew evacuated safely.