United flight UA1316 has declared an emergency after takeoff from Chicago

Last updated: July 17, 2025, 10:41 UTC

Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 18:06 UTC

Category: Emergency North America Tracking USA

Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: United Airlines

Data: ORD UA UA1316

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A flight to Sarasota/Bradenton has declared an emergency after departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

United Airlines flight UA1316 departed from runway 22L at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

The flight turned left back to Chicago at only 5,100 feet after takeoff due to a technical issue (low-pressure warning in right hand engine).

Pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and required an immediate return to ORD.

UPDATE #1
Flight UA1316 just landed back at Chicago on runway 28C only 24 minutes after takeoff.

TAGGED:ORD UA UA1316

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