United Airlines plane receives chilling message shock! Returned 20 minutes after takeoff
United Airlines flight operating the Las Vegas‑Newark route in the U.S. was delayed after claims that a passenger's phone showed messages about hijacking the aircraft
In the United States, a United Airlines passenger aircraft returned to its departure point urgently after a flight attendant reported seeing messages about a hijacking on a passenger's phone. In the incident that occurred on 24 October, the plane that had taken off from Las Vegas bound for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey landed back at Harry Reid International Airport due to security concerns.
The incident on United Airlines flight 1681 caused concern among passengers on the aircraft.
Flight Attendant Noticed the Messages
According to the information obtained, a cabin crew member on the aircraft claimed to have seen messages referencing a hijacking on a passenger's phone. It was noted that the crew member who reported the situation to the pilot did not inform the passenger about those messages.
Upon the report, the pilot decided to return the aircraft to Las Vegas as a security measure. According to flight‑tracking records, the plane landed back at the airport less than 20 minutes after takeoff.
Pilot Informed the Air Traffic Controller
While the aircraft was returning, the pilot relayed the events to air traffic controllers and requested that law‑enforcement forces meet the plane at the gate.
According to CBS News, the pilot said he saw a cabin crew member see the passenger send messages about hijacking the aircraft, and that the crew decided to return the plane.
During the incident, it was recorded that the aircraft carried 150 passengers and six crew members.
Aircraft Taken for Inspection
All passengers aboard the aircraft that landed safely in Las Vegas were evacuated. The plane was placed under control to undergo a security inspection.
It was stated that the passengers continued their journey on an alternative flight departing from Las Vegas on Sunday morning. The identity of the passenger alleged to have sent the messages was not disclosed.
FAA Launches Investigation
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it would launch an investigation following the incident.
In the agency's statement, it was noted that United Airlines flight 1681 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport around 23:05 local time on October 24, following a passenger incident reported by the crew.
While the investigation into the incident continues, the content of the messages reportedly seen on the passenger's phone and all details of the incident have yet to become clear.
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