United A320 at Washington on Apr 2nd 2025, hydraulic problems
Last Update: April 4, 2025 / 16:00:05 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 2, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Hydraulic problems
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-1627
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Washington National, United States
Aircraft Registration
N480UA
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
The FAA reported: "United Airlines Flight 1627 landed safely at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport around 10:55 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 2, after the crew reported a possible hydraulic issue. The Airbus A320 departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate."
The aircraft returned to service about 9 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Apr 2, 2024
Classification
Incident
Cause
Hydraulic problems
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-1627
Departure
Houston Intercontinental, United States
Destination
Washington National, United States
Aircraft Registration
N480UA
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
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