On 7/29/2023, a 32-year-old United Air Lines Boeing 767-300 was substantially damaged during a landing accident at Houston (KIAH). The United 702 (N641UA) FO/PF administered the banana treatment to the fuselage with a saucy de-rotation (twice!) during an otherwise routine landing. Post-accident consensus (uninformed) was that this airframe would be retired due to airframe age and type of damage.
However…
The aircraft sat at KIAH until 12/23/2023 when it was ferried to Wilmington Air Park (KILN) for what appears to be repair (Airborne MRO?). The aircraft has since completed two 75-minute flights (assume test flights, return to KILN) on 3/5 to 15,000 ft and 3/12 to 6,000 ft.
Hoping this old girl will see at least a few more years of revenue service.
Aviation Safety Network - UA702