25/10/2016

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Shannon Airport

A United Airlines flight from Belfast to Newark has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport in Co Clare.

The Boeing 757-224 landed safely at the airport on Monday afternoon, 24 October, following a "mechanical issue".

Journalist Lesley-Anne McKeown who was on the flight tweeted: "Full praise to staff on UA076 from Belfast to Newark. Scary at times but thankfully all good in the end. Hats off to the crew & captain!"

(CD)

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