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Another United Boeing 767 is forced to divert following a mechanical issue


United flight returns to Washington following a mechanical issue. Saturday, April 20 2024, United flight #UA260 departed Washington at 18:16 EDT to Madrid for 7-hour flight. The flight was operated by a Boeing 767-400ER (registration N59053) which is 23 years old. The aircraft climbed to 10,000 ft and started to circle as pilots contacted ATC and […]

The aircraft climbed to 10,000 ft and started to circle as pilots contacted ATC and requested a return to IAD following a mechanical issue. The aircraft, configured in 34 United Polaris business class and 197 United Economy seats, returned to Washington International Airport only 46 minutes after the departure. The flight arrived 5 hours and 33 minutes late at Madrid on Sunday, April 21 2024.

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