United Airlines Diverts Boeing 767 to St Johns After Engine Issue

A United Airlines Boeing 767 diverted to St Johns International Airport in Canada after an engine issue affected Flight UA946 during a Washington Dulles to Amsterdam Schiphol route, according to CBC News and the airline.

The aircraft landed safely after the crew redirected the transatlantic flight. CBC News reported that the Boeing 767-300 carried 122 passengers and nine crew members, all of whom left the aircraft.

According to CBC News, United Airlines said the aircraft was diverted because of an unspecified engine issue. The airline arranged accommodations and sent another aircraft for passengers continuing to Amsterdam.

"We arranged overnight hotel accommodations for our customers and are sending a different aircraft to take them to Amsterdam," said United Airlines.

The St Johns Regional Fire Department responded after receiving notice of an in-flight emergency involving a large aircraft, according to its media advisory cited by CBC News.

Flight UA946 arrived at St Johns around 3:30 a.m. local time, according to VOCM. Aviation A2Z reported emergency crews were placed on standby before the Boeing 767 landed and were released after the aircraft reached the gate.

The flight was operating between Washington Dulles International and Amsterdam Schiphol when the issue occurred. Aviation A2Z reported that the affected engine was shut down during the flight and later restarted, but the crew continued with the diversion.

The exact cause of the engine problem and details of any aircraft inspection were not available from the sources. United Airlines had arranged a replacement aircraft to continue the passengers journey to Amsterdam, according to reports.