Created Tuesday, Mar 19th 2024 19:21Z, last updated Tuesday, Mar 19th 2024 19:21Z
A United Boeing 767-300, registration N663UA performing flight
UA-14 from Newark,NJ (USA) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was climbing out of Newark's runway 22R when the crew stopped the climb at 12,000 feet reporting a problem with the landing gear. The crew decided to burn off fuel and return to Newark for a safe landing on runway 22L about 80 minutes after departure.
The FAA reported: "United Airlines Flight 14 returned safely to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey around 9:40 p.m. local time on Monday, March 18, after the crew reported a possible landing gear issue. The Boeing 767 was headed to Heathrow Airport in London. The FAA will investigate."
A replacement Boeing 767-300 registration N670UA reached London with a delay of about 4.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 18 hours after landing back.
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