Created Saturday, May 11th 2024 15:31Z, last updated Saturday, May 11th 2024 15:31Z
A UPS United Parcel Service McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter, registration N284UP performing flight 5X-2949 from Oakland,CA to Ontario,CA (USA) with 3 crew, was climbing out of Oakland's 30 when the crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet and declared Mayday reporting flight control issues. The crew decided to return to Oakland and anticipated they would be able to vacate the runway after landing and taxi to the apron. The aircraft landed safely on runway 30 at a normal speed, the crew declined any further assistance by emergency services and taxied to the apron.
The aircraft was able to depart Oakland about 13 hours after landing and reached Ontario with a delay of about 13.5 hours.
