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UAL Flight 949 Diverts to Keflavik After Cockpit Smoke
On July 20, 2009, a BOEING 767 300 operated by United Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Keflavik, Iceland. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On July 20, 2009, a Boeing 767 operating as UAL Flight 949 from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare diverted to Keflavik, Iceland, after smoke appeared in the cockpit. No injuries were reported among 11 crew and 178 passengers.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 20 Jul 2009 BOEING 767 300 accident near Keflavik, Iceland?
On July 20, 2009, a Boeing 767 operating as UAL Flight 949 from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare diverted to Keflavik, Iceland, after smoke appeared in the cockpit. No injuries were reported among 11 crew and 178 passengers.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jul 2009 BOEING 767 300 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jul 2009 involved a BOEING 767 300, operated by United Airlines, at Keflavik, Iceland.
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