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United flight from Chicago to New York diverts to Pittsburgh over "possible security issue," officials say
Updated on: April 18, 2026 / 7:46 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh
TL;DR
- United Flight 2092 diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport due to a possible security issue.
- Passengers evacuated the Boeing 737 using emergency slides.
- The FBI was aware of a reported threat, but details were not disclosed.
- Screenings by the county police bomb squad and K-9s found no issues.
- No injuries were reported, and the airport remained operational.
- The FBI investigation into the reported threat is ongoing.