United Airlines Boeing 767 Diverts to Keflavik Due to Cockpit Smoke

No fatalities • Keflavik, Iceland

A United Airlines flight traveling from London to Chicago diverted to Iceland after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.

What happened

On July 20, 2009, a Boeing 767, operating as United Airlines flight 949, was enroute from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare when the crew observed smoke within the cockpit. Following this observation, the crew decided to divert the aircraft to Keflavik, Iceland.

The aircraft landed at Keflavik without further incident. There were no injuries reported among the 11 crew members and 178 passengers on board N658UA.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 2009 BOEING 767 300 accident near Keflavik, Iceland?

A United Airlines flight traveling from London to Chicago diverted to Iceland after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.

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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