LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A United Airlines flight headed to Newark returned to Harry Reid International Airport Saturday night after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.
United Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport returned safely to Las Vegas around 11:05 p.m. after the crew reported the disturbance, described by United as “a potential security concern.”
The Boeing 737 was carrying 150 passengers and 6 crew members, with no injuries reported, officials said.
LAS said the plane turned around shortly after takeoff, and referred further questions to United and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The FAA said in a preliminary statement the flight returned safely and that the FAA will investigate.
United said the flight was delayed overnight due to crew timeout and departed for Newark this morning.
FOX5 has reached out to LVMPD for more information.
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