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United Airlines flight from Newark makes emergency landing in D.C.

United Airlines flight from Newark makes emergency landing in D.C.

Summary

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City made an emergency landing in Washington D.C. because a passenger tried to open a plane door during the flight. The plane landed safely, the passenger was handled by law enforcement, and the flight was canceled with a replacement scheduled for the next day.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred on United Airlines Flight 1551, a Boeing 737 Max 8.
  • There were 145 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
  • The passenger tried to open door 2L at 36,000 feet altitude.
  • The passenger also assaulted another passenger on the flight.
  • The plane landed safely at Washington Dulles Airport at 8:38 p.m.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.
  • Law enforcement met the flight after landing to deal with the unruly passenger.
  • United Airlines canceled the flight and provided overnight accommodations, with a new flight scheduled for the next morning.
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