United Airlines flight diverted in US after plane windshield cracks mid-air

A United Airlines flight, identified as Flight 1627, faced a potential crisis on Sunday when it was diverted due to a cracked windshield. The 737-800 Boeing plane was en route from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC.

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Upon detecting the issue, the flight altered its course and made an unscheduled stop. Flight data from Flight Aware showed the unexpected detour. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the plane, carrying 166 passengers and seven crew members, landed safely at Denver International Airport in Colorado. Passengers disembarked without incident.

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