A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Airport after smoke was detected in the cabin. All passengers were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.
Incident Details
United Airlines flight UA3439, en route to Detroit (DTW), returned to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) shortly after takeoff when smoke was detected in the cabin.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the flight departed Newark at 4:30 PM and landed safely around 5:00 PM.
Safe Passenger Evacuation
The crew deployed emergency evacuation slides, ensuring all passengers exited the aircraft safely. Evacuated passengers were transported to the terminal via buses. Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred during the incident.
Newark Airport temporarily suspended flight operations during the emergency. Airspace reopened for regular operations at 5:55 PM.
Statements from Republic Airways and United Airlines
Republic Airways, which operated the flight, stated that the exact cause of the cabin smoke has yet to be determined. Officials emphasized their commitment to passenger and crew safety and apologized for the disruption.
United Airlines announced that arrangements were made to rebook affected passengers on alternative flights as quickly as possible.
Similar Incidents
Smoke detection in the cabin is a common emergency faced by airlines in recent years:
- Wizz Air (W6): On November 16, 2024, a flight from Poland to Norway was diverted to Stockholm, Sweden, due to cabin smoke.
- Turkish Airlines (TK): A flight from Istanbul to Montreal made an emergency landing in Vienna after smoke, caused by galley equipment, filled the cabin.
- American Airlines (AA): A Miami-bound flight conducted an emergency evacuation in San Francisco after smoke emanated from a passenger’s laptop.
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