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CHICAGO (WGN) – A United Airlines flight en route from Chicago to New York made an unplanned landing in Pittsburgh on Saturday morning due to a “potential security concern,” the airline confirmed.
United Airlines stated that Flight 2092, which departed from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and was headed for LaGuardia Airport, diverted to Pittsburgh to resolve the issue safely.
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CHICAGO (WGN) – A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York landed in Pittsburgh Saturday morning due to a “potential security concern.”
United Airlines said United Flight 2092 from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to LaGuardia Airport landed in Pittsburgh to address the concern.
Passengers evacuated the airplane safely via slides, according to officials.
FBI Pittsburgh released the following statement on the incident:
“FBI Pittsburgh is aware of a reported threat onboard a flight headed to New York. The plane was diverted and landed at Pittsburgh International Airport. All passengers and crew safely evacuated the aircraft. FBI Special Agent Bomb Techs and Special Agents are on the ground coordinating with local authorities. FBI Pittsburgh will provide further updates as appropriate due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.”
The airline said the aircraft was a Boeing 737. Six crew members and 159 passengers were on board. No injuries have been reported.
No other information was released at this time.