Sequence & Resolution
Event Date04/30/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryPitot Heater Problem
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL270
Technical Issue Details
•A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (N14120) performing flight UA270 from Newark to Shannon with 176 people on board was climbing out of Newark when the crew stopped the climb at FL270.
•The flight crew declared an emergency after reporting that their probe heater (pitot heater) was not working.
Outcome / Handling
•The crew decided to return to Newark for an emergency landing.
•The aircraft landed safely on runway 04R approximately 50 minutes after departure.
•A replacement Boeing 757-200 (N17128) was dispatched and reached Shannon with a delay of about 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Current Status
•The occurrence aircraft (N14120) remained grounded in Newark for technical inspection.
Flight Information
Flight NumberUA270
Flight Duration50 minutes
Landing Runway04R (EWR)
Involved AirlineUnited Airlines
Involved FlightUA270
Replacement AircraftN17128
Delay Duration4 hours 20 minutes