United Airlines Resolves Orlando Runway Incident After Landing Issue

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United Airlines Resolves Orlando Runway Incident After Landing Issue

United Airlines recently faced a significant incident at Orlando International Airport involving flight 2323 from Chicago. On Sunday, the flight experienced a mechanical issue during landing, which prompted a response from airport authorities.

Details of the Incident

According to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), passengers were safely disembarked after the event. A spokesperson confirmed that there were no reported injuries.

Initially, a ground stop was imposed due to the aircraft emergency involving a disabled plane. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) indicated that departure delays ensued but were later upgraded to a ground delay around 6 p.m.

Emergency Response

  • The Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter department was dispatched to the scene.
  • Passengers were transported to the terminal by bus.

In a subsequent statement, United Airlines clarified that the Airbus A321 was carrying 200 passengers and six crew members. They reinforced that no injuries occurred during the incident and stated that their team was actively working to remove the aircraft from the runway.

This situation is currently developing, and further updates may be provided as more information becomes available.