Plane bound for Amsterdam lands safely in St. John’s, N.L. after engine issues
An international flight en route to Amsterdam experienced engine issues and was diverted to St. John's International Airport in Newfoundland and Labrador on Monday morning. According to United Airlines, flight UA 946 from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam encountered a technical problem which prompted the diversion. The Boeing 767, carrying 122 passengers and nine crew members, landed safely at the Newfoundland airport and all passengers exited the aircraft normally.
The airline promptly arranged overnight hotel accommodations for the stranded passengers and has arranged for a replacement aircraft to transport them to Amsterdam as soon as possible. The Canadian Press reported the incident on October 12, 2026, but provided no further details on the cause of the engine issue.
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