Inflatable slides were used to deplane passengers on the runway Saturday morning. NEWARK, N.J. - A United flight heading from New York to Houston diverted to Newark Liberty Airport and made an emergency landing. United said Flight 2098 heading from LaGuardia Airport experienced problems upon takeoff just before 8 a.m. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it was “hydraulics problems.”The Port Authority said the plane blew a tire on landing. Spokeswoman Andrea Hiller said the pilots “reacted quickly to ensure the safety of the aircraft and our customers.”

Source: thestar June 29, 2019 14:48 UTC