United flight to Boston safely returns to Houston
HOUSTON — A United Airlines jet bound for Boston had engine trouble and safely returned to Houston.
A United spokesman says Flight 1124 carried 146 passengers and a crew of six when it took off Sunday from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Boeing 737 had mechanical problem with an engine and returned to Houston.
Spokesman Joe Micucci (muh-KOO'-chee) said Monday that United is conducting a thorough review to determine what caused the engine issue.
Passengers were put on another plane Sunday afternoon and continued on to Boston.
© 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A United spokesman says Flight 1124 carried 146 passengers and a crew of six when it took off Sunday from George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Boeing 737 had mechanical problem with an engine and returned to Houston.
Spokesman Joe Micucci (muh-KOO'-chee) said Monday that United is conducting a thorough review to determine what caused the engine issue.
Passengers were put on another plane Sunday afternoon and continued on to Boston.
