Crime & Safety
No Threat Found After Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Pittsburgh Airport
United Airlines flight 2092 landed at Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday morning due to a security concern, the airline confirmed.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Authorities found no threat after a United Airlines flight bound for New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday due to a reported security concern.
The Allegheny County Police Department confirmed the agency's bomb squad was called to assist with the investigation after flight 2092 landed at the airport shortly after 10:45 a.m.
The plane had departed Chicago O'Hare International Airport and was en route to LaGuardia International Airport in New York City when it made the emergency landing, a United Airlines spokesperson told Patch.
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According to the airline, the plane was carrying 159 passengers and six crew members. Upon landing, passengers were evacuated from the plane via slides.
Allegheny County police and K9s conducted a sweep of the aircraft, passengers and luggage; however, authorities did not find a credible threat. The incident has since been cleared.
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No injuries were reported. The Allegheny County Airport Authority said the airport remains open and operational.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
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