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A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a mechanical issue during landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO) this afternoon. It forced the aircraft to stop on the runway, disrupted operations, and prompted a temporary ground stop.
United Flight UA 2323 departed Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) at 8:55 AM and touched down at Orlando International Airport (MCO) shortly after 12:30 PM. According to the airline, the aircraft became disabled on the runway following landing and was unable to taxi under its own power. Airport officials confirmed that 200 passengers and six crew members were transported to the terminal by bus with no injuries reported.
Video footage shared online shows the two-year-old A321neo making a seemingly routine touchdown before bouncing violently and veering to the right. The impact caused one of the forward nose wheels to detach from the aircraft (leaving it immobilized). Weather conditions at the time appeared challenging, with gusty winds reported in the vicinity.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an immediate ground stop at the airport due to the incident, which was later downgraded to a ground delay. The disabled aircraft blocked the runway while United teams worked with airport personnel to remove it. The disruption briefly affected arrivals and departures across the airport. United said it is still determining the cause of the mechanical issue. The FAA and other regulatory authorities are expected to investigate the incident given the newness of this Airbus A321neo and the severity of the landing.
Anthony’s Take: The aircraft has been removed from service pending inspections and repairs. Thankfully, no one was injured and operations returned to normal shortly after the incident.
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