Created Monday, Mar 13th 2023 14:28Z, last updated Monday, Mar 13th 2023 14:28Z
A United Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N27258 performing flight
UA-2007 from Guatemala City (Guatemala) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL320 about 120nm southeast of Houston,TX (USA) when the first officer declared emergency reporting the captain had become incapacitated and was complaining about chest pain. ATC advised emergency services would be on stand by at the runway in case of nose gear steering issues, paramedics were waiting for the aircraft at the gate, emergency services would follow the aircraft to the gate. The aircraft diverted to Houston Intercontinental for a safe landing on runway 27 about 23 minutes later and taxied to the apron.
The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Houston after an unexpected crew related matter.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Houston for about 3 hours, then continued the flight and reached Chicago with a delay of 3:45 hours.
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