Houston, Texas – A United Airlines flight traveling to Mexico City from San Francisco was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to reported hydraulics issues.
The flight, United 821, safely landed at LAX with all 110 passengers and five crew members on board. Following the safe landing, the passengers were deplaned and transferred to a new aircraft to continue their journey to Mexico City, according to a statement from United Airlines.
This incident marked the fourth emergency involving a United Airlines flight within the week. Despite fire engines being on standby at LAX, they were not required as the plane landed without incident, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
United Airlines stated that the Airbus 320 aircraft involved in the emergency landing has three hydraulic systems for redundancy, with preliminary findings indicating a malfunction in just one of the systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an investigation into the matter.
In a separate incident earlier that same day, another United Airlines flight faced troubles when it skidded off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Passengers on this flight, which originated from Memphis, Tennessee, were safely deplaned and transferred to the terminal via bus.
As authorities continue to probe both incidents involving United Airlines flights, the airline is working to address the concerns and ensure the safety and well-being of its passengers. The series of emergencies highlight the importance of stringent safety protocols and the need for thorough investigations to prevent future incidents.