Crime & Safety
'Mechanical Issue' Forces Plane To Divert To O'Hare
The diverted flight was headed from Minneapolis to New Jersey on Thursday.
CHICAGO, IL — A New Jersey bound plane diverted to O'Hare Airport Thursday evening due to a "mechanical issue," United Airlines said in a statement.
The flight, Republic Airlines 3673 operating as United Express departed from Minneapolis.
United said the plane landed safely at O'Hare and is expected to depart for Newark Airport on Thursday.
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Just landed at O’Hare and spotted a bunch of emergency vehicles speeding into place — appear to be waiting for an incoming plane on a runway. pic.twitter.com/aTOu8qFD2t
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) December 27, 2018
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