Two passengers onboard a United Airlines flight to San Francisco were taken to hospital after the plane was forced to slow its descent in order to avoid potentially colliding with another aircraft.
The incident occurred during the plane’s approach into San Francisco International Airport, when the pilots were alerted that another aircraft was flying nearby at a lower altitude.
The aircraft’s pilots then had to slow the plane’s descent in order to avoid a potential collision with the plane below.
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Passengers onboard the Newark to San Francisco International flight were advised to remain in their seats with seatbelts fastened, however as a result of the change in altitude, two sustained possible injuries.
One of the injured passengers was out of their seat at the time of the descent.
A United Airlines spokesperson told The Independent: “United flight 2428 was descending to SFO on September 19 with the seatbelt sign on when it slowed its descent to account for another aircraft at a lower altitude.”
“Two customers, including one who was out of their seat at the time, reported possible injuries and were transported to a hospital.
“We’re grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of our employees and customers,” they added.
The flight landed without incident in San Francisco after the altitude readjustment.
The incident is the latest in a series of issues experienced by the airline this year, including a plane losing a wheel during take-off in July and a tire falling off in the air after take-off in March.
