Created Monday, Jan 13th 2025 16:17Z, last updated Monday, Jan 13th 2025 16:17Z
A GoJet Canadair CRJ-550 on behalf of United, registration N545GJ performing flight
UA-4166 from Allentown,PA to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL400 about 90nm southsoutheast of Detroit,MI (USA) when the crew initiated an emergency descent to 10,000 feet due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft diverted to Detroit for a safe landing on runway 21L about 35 minutes later.
The FAA reported: "United Airlines Flight 4166 landed safely at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport around 8:20 local time on Sunday, Jan. 12, after the crew reported a pressurization issue. The Bombardier CRJ700 was flying from LeHigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The FAA will investigate. "
A passenger reported the passenger oxygen masks were released due to a rapid decompression.
The aircraft returned to service about 7 hours after landing in Detroit.
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