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LIVE United #UA919 to Washington is returning to London Heathrow following technical issue

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Last updated: September 3, 2024, 16:25 UTC
Published: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 14:43 UTC
Category: News
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: United Airlines
Tail: Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Data: LHR
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United flight from London Heathrow to Washington has turned around over Ireland.

The Boeing 777-200ER (registration N79011) turned around after one hour into the flight due to a technical issue.

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The flight departed from Terminal 2, gate B46 at 12:20 BST to Washington, now planned to return to London.

The airline is confirming AIRLIVE there is a technical issue on the plane.

UPDATE 14:00 BST
The aircraft is holding 33,000 ft West of UK to burn fuel before returning.

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UPDATE 14:40 BST
Flight #UA919 has landed on runway 27L at Heathrow 2 hours and 19 minutes after departure.

UPDATE 14:40 BST
The airline is estimating a delay of 4 hours and 15 mins.

UPDATE 15:20 BST
The flight is cancelled as United is taking the plane out of service to address a technical issue.

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