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Weather forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing at Luke Air Force Base
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A United Airlines flight inbound to Phoenix was forced to make an emergency landing as severe weather swept across the Valley late Monday night.
A spokesperson with United Airlines said Flight 2078 from Houston to Phoenix made an emergency landing at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. Officials say it was the “safest course of action” due to severe weather.
The aircraft crew worked with air traffic controllers to safely land the plane on the base. From there, the airline arranged buses to take passengers to Sky Harbor Airport to finish their trip.
Officials say 154 passengers and six crewmembers were onboard the flight. The aircraft is expected to be flown without passengers from Luke Air Force Base back to Houston on Tuesday.
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United Airlines Flight Forced to Make Emergency Landing at Military Base
A United Airlines plane has been forced to land at a military base in Arizona. The 25-year-old jet, which had 160 people onboard, was on its way from Houston to Phoenix when a storm forced the pilot to put it down on a non-commercial runway. Phoenix Sky Harbor had been under a ground stop due to the thunderstorm late Monday, meaning that while planes could take off, many were not allowed to land, 12 News reports. Pilots had to either wait for conditions to clear or find an alternative place to land, and for the United pilot, the best option was Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. The station reports that the Boeing 737 had minimal fuel and was unable to circle, so it was forced to take the unusual step. In a radio conversation with Phoenix air traffic control obtained by 12 News, the pilot is asked how much fuel and how many people are onboard. âOK, we have 160 people onboard⦠theyâre telling me that I cannot land at [nearby airport] Goodyear. Not suitable for our aircraft. Where else would you suggest going, sir?â The controller then ran through the options, saying at one stage, âThereâs Luke Air Force Base⦠but thatâs⦠an Air Force base⦠if youâre an emergency, youâre an emergency.â The pilot then responds, saying, âLetâs do Luke Air Force Base.â
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