Southwest plane goes into 'Dutch roll' during flight, prompting FAA investigation

(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max fell into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month, The Associated Press reported Thursday.

A “Dutch roll” is a dangerous oscillating motion consisting of a tail slide and roll motion at the same time. It can be difficult to control and recover from, though the pilots of the Southwest flight were able to do so without injuries reported.

The May 25 flight from Phoenix to Oakland...