Landing Gear Problem Forces Flight Out Of Monterey to Make Emergency Landing

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A plane that departed from Monterey made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport this morning despite a problem with its landing gear.

United Airlines Express Flight 5316, operated by SkyWest Airlines, had departed from Monterey Regional Airport at 7:15 a.m. bound for LAX.

The plane made an emergency landing at LAX’s Runway 24L around 8:30 a.m., SkyWest Airlines spokesman Layne Watson said. The plane “was unable to extend its left main landing gear,” Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said. No injuries were reported to the 40 passengers and three crewmembers on board, Watson said. All 43 people were able to safely get out of the aircraft, according to Watson.

The flight had one hour of fuel left when it had landed, LAX spokeswoman Katherine Alvarado said.

The cause of the mechanical problem is under investigation, SkyWest Airlines officials said.

--Bay City News

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