Created Wednesday, Jul 2nd 2025 16:24Z, last updated Wednesday, Jul 2nd 2025 16:24Z
A GoJet Canadair CRJ-550 on behalf of United, registration N548GJ performing flight UA-4423 from St. Louis,MP to Chicago,IL (USA), was climbing out of St. Louis' runway 30L when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet due to the smell of smoke on board. The aircraft returned to St. Louis for a safe landing on runway 30L about 10 minutes after departure. The aircraft was evacuated.

The airline reported the crew returned to St. Louis due to a lavatory smoke indication.

A replacement CRJ-550 registration N566GJ reached Chicago with a delay of about 4 hours.

Passengers reported after landing flight attendants instructed the passengers at the exit doors to open the doors.

Related Flight: UA4423, United Airlines News
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