An investigation is underway on what might have caused the smell, which was described only as strong.
NEWARK, New Jersey:
Authorities say a United Airlines plane bound for Texas has been forced to return to New Jersey because of concerns about a strong odor.
The Federal Aviation Administration says United Flight 1704 left Newark Liberty International Airport for Austin at 6 a.m. Monday.
But it returned to the airport 20 minutes later after the crew on the Boeing 739 reported a strong odor in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. An investigation is underway on what might have caused the smell, which was described only as strong.
The Federal Aviation Administration says United Flight 1704 left Newark Liberty International Airport for Austin at 6 a.m. Monday.
But it returned to the airport 20 minutes later after the crew on the Boeing 739 reported a strong odor in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. An investigation is underway on what might have caused the smell, which was described only as strong.
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