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United UA1011 declared an emergency 2 hours after departure from Washington and diverted to Newark
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Key Points:
- United Airlines Flight UA1011, en route from Washington Dulles to Cape Town, South Africa, was forced to divert to Newark Liberty International Airport due to a passenger medical emergency over two hours into the flight.
- The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating about 45 minutes behind schedule, declared an emergency and broadcast squawk code 7700 to receive priority handling during its approach to Newark.
- The aircraft landed safely in Newark after 3 hours and 15 minutes of flight, where medical personnel were ready to assist the passenger.
- After a four-hour ground stop for medical assistance, refueling, and flight updates, the flight resumed and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at approximately 11:00 PM local time.
