Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General

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  1. Final Report Released

    The OIG publishes findings detailing significant gaps in FAA's regulatory supervision of United Airlines.

  2. Audit Launch

    The DOT Office of Inspector General officially begins its audit of FAA oversight of United maintenance.

  3. Oregon Discovery

    A United Boeing 737-800 lands in Medford, Oregon, with a missing external wing panel.

  4. SFO Incident

    A United Boeing 777-200 loses a wheel during takeoff from San Francisco, damaging cars on the ground.

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DOT Audit Reveals Critical FAA Oversight Gaps in United Airlines Maintenance

A Department of Transportation Inspector General audit has identified significant failures in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines, following a string of high-profile safety incidents in 2024. The report highlights that federal inspectors failed to verify corrective actions and neglected internal protocols for managing carrier risk.

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