United B763 at Munich on Dec 9th 2016, flaps problem
Last Update: December 9, 2016 / 22:11:15 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Dec 9, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-30
Departure
Newark, United States
Destination
Munich, Germany
Aircraft Registration
N667UA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 16 hours after landing.
A passenger reported they landed in Munich with emergency services in attendance. The captain subsequently announced the crew had declared emergency, they needed to land with the flaps not fully extended.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Dec 9, 2016
Classification
Incident
Cause
Flaps problem
Airline
United
Flight number
UA-30
Departure
Newark, United States
Destination
Munich, Germany
Aircraft Registration
N667UA
Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300
ICAO Type Designator
B763
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
United B764 near Shannon on Jul 11th 2026, engine vibrations and smell
A United Boeing 767-400, registration N76065 performing flight UA-509 from Rome Fiumicino (Italy) to Newark,NJ (USA) with 227 people on board, was…
Fleet type match
United B772 at San Francisco on Jul 9th 2026, engine shut down in flight
A United Boeing 777-200, registration N228UA performing flight UA-926 from San Francisco,CA (USA) to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), was climbing through…
Fleet type match
United B78X at Chicago on Jul 3rd 2026, brakes problem on arrival
A United Boeing 787-10, registration N16008 performing flight UA-971 from Rome Fiumicino (Italy) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was on approach to…
Fleet type match
United B738 at Miami on Jun 30th 2026, engine shut down in flight
A United Boeing 737-800, registration N12216 performing flight UA-3877 (sched. dep Jun 29th, act Jun 30th) from Miami,FL to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA),…
Fleet type match
United B772 at Houston on Jun 19th 2026, engine shut down in flight
A United Boeing 777-200, registration N78009 performing flight UA-102 from Houston Intercontinental,TX (USA) to Munich (Germany) with 267 passengers…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
JAL B738 near Tokyo on Jul 21st 2026, turbulence injures flight attendant
A JAL Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration JA335J performing flight JL-672 from Oita to Tokyo Haneda (Japan) with 126 people on board, was…
UPS B763 at Louisville on Jul 24th 2026, pitot heater failure
A UPS United Parcel Service Boeing 767-300 freighter, registration N915UP performing flight 5X-5326 from Louisville,KY to Orlando,FL (USA), was…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways