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United Airlines Flight 2323 mechanical issue upon landing at Orlando International Airport
United Airlines Flight 2323 from Chicago experienced a mechanical issue upon landing at Orlando International Airport, blocking the runway. No injuries reported among 200 passengers and 6 crew; passengers bused to terminal.
Why It Matters
Highlights aviation safety concerns with runway blockage causing ground stop and delays at a major US airport.
Timeline
5 Events
Recovery efforts underway
January 18, 2026, afternoon local time
United Airlines teams work to remove aircraft from runway. Cause of mechanical issue not specified.
FAA ground stop issued
January 18, 2026, afternoon local time
FAA issues brief ground stop at MCO due to incident, later updated to ground delay; flights experience delays.
Passengers disembarked and bused
January 18, 2026, afternoon local time
Airport's Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting team on scene. 200 passengers and 6 crew disembark safely with no injuries; bused to terminal.
Mechanical issue on landing
January 18, 2026, 12:35 p.m. local time
Aircraft experiences mechanical issue upon landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO), reportedly with nose wheel detaching; blocks runway. Video circulates on social media.
Flight 2323 departs Chicago
January 18, 2026, 8:55 a.m. local time
United Airlines Flight 2323, an Airbus A321, departs Chicago O'Hare International Airport bound for Orlando.