It has been revealed that a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Guam made an emergency landing back into it’s departure field of Fukuoka, Japan.
Information has come to light regarding this incident.
Below is what we know so far…
Emergency: United Airlines UA166 Fukuoka-Guam…
United Airlines flight UA166, involved in the emergency landing, is a routine scheduled flight between Fukuoka and Guam.
The aircraft involved in this incident is registered as N39297.
As per data from Planespotters.net, N39297 is a 18.6 year old Boeing 737-800.
It started out life with Continental Airlines back in October 2005.
Furthermore, following the merger in October 2010, the aircraft was handed to the United Airlines registry.
Of the 737-800 variant, UA has 141 of them in their extensive fleet.
Within the 141, all but six are in active service, with an average fleet age of 20.3 years.
United Airlines flight UA166 departed Fukuoka at 1106 local time this morning and initially climbed out to Guam.
As per @fl360aero on X, it is understood that the crew observed an issue with the flaps not long after departure.
From there, rather than continuing on to Guam, the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing into Fukuoka.
UA166 landed safely without further incident at 1144 local time.
Aircraft Still Grounded…
Following this emergency landing back into Fukuoka, the United Airlines Boeing 737-800 remains grounded and doesn’t look to be heading to Guam anytime soon.
Furthermore, all eyes will be on the extent of the issue with the flaps to see if it can be rectified quickly.
If not, then technicians may need to fly out if there isn’t adequate maintenance provisions in the area.
For now, all eyes will be on when this aircraft will be back in the air following the correct and adequate checks.
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