A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago to New York City was unexpectedly diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport due to a “possible security issue.” The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when United Flight 2092, a Boeing 737 with 159 passengers and six crew members, landed safely in Pittsburgh around 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides as a precaution. The FBI acknowledged a “reported threat” but did not disclose specific details. The Allegheny County Airport Authority confirmed that the plane was screened by the county police bomb squad and K-9 units, with no threats found. Despite the scare, no injuries were reported, and the airport continued normal operations. The FBI is still investigating the situation.
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United flight diverts to Pittsburgh over “possible security issue,” officials say
