A United Airlines flight en route from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to New York's LaGuardia Airport was diverted to Pittsburgh today. The unscheduled landing occurred following reports of a possible security issue on board the aircraft.
Officials confirmed the plane made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh. The airline stated the diversion was due to a "security concern," and the aircraft was subsequently evacuated upon arrival. The FBI confirmed the flight landed safely.
The flight was operating under the United banner. Authorities are investigating the nature of the security concern that prompted the emergency landing and evacuation. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
