United Flight Diverted After Midair Incident Prompts Emergency Landing
CHICAGO — A United Airlines flight from Newark to Denver was diverted to an alternate airport on Wednesday following a midair incident, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. United Flight 1379, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 178 passengers and six crew members, declared an emergency shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport. The aircraft landed safely at Chicago O’Hare International Airport at approximately 3:45 p.m. local time. Preliminary reports indicate a mechanical issue with the aircraft's hydraulic system, prompting the diversion. No injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause.