Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/17/2026
Level
Incident
Flight PhaseClimb
Affected AltitudeFL110
Technical Issue Details
•A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 (N73291) performing flight UA484 from Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) with 169 people on board was climbing out of runway 34L.
•The flight crew encountered a technical issue involving the aircraft's landing gear system.
•The crew halted the climb at FL110 and decided to return to the departure airport.
Outcome / Handling
•The aircraft landed safely back on Denver's runway 34L.
•The landing occurred approximately 30 minutes after departure.
•No injuries were reported among the 169 passengers and crew members on board.
Current Status
•The occurrence aircraft was temporarily grounded in Denver for inspection and maintenance.
•A replacement Boeing 737-800 (N77520) was dispatched to carry the passengers to Albuquerque (ABQ).
•The flight reached Albuquerque with a delay of approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Flight Information
Flight NumberUA484
Flight Duration30 minutes
Departure Runway34L (DEN)
Landing Runway34L (DEN)
Involved AirlineUnited Airlines
Involved FlightUA484
Replacement AircraftN77520
Delay Duration5 hours 15 minutes