United B763 over Sardinia on Aug 27th 2026, loss of cabin pressure
Last Update: August 29, 2026 / 15:01:48 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 27, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of cabin pressure
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-127
Departure
Rome, Italy
Destination
Washington Dulles, United States
Aircraft Registration
N649UA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
Spain's ATC reported the crew had initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure with French ATC and decided to divert to Barcelona. While enroute towards Barcelona the aircraft dumped fuel.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Barcelona 47 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 27, 2026
Classification
Incident
Cause
Loss of cabin pressure
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-127
Departure
Rome, Italy
Destination
Washington Dulles, United States
Aircraft Registration
N649UA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
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