Commercial plane makes emergency landing at Duluth International Airport

A representative with the Duluth International Airport has confirmed that a commercial United Airlines flight requested to make an emergency landing at Duluth International Airport due to a “mechanical emergency” at approximately 12:00p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. At approximately 12:15 p.m. the aircraft safely landed and passengers were able to depart the aircraft.

There were 50 passengers on board.

Director of Communication and Marketing Natalie Baker, with Duluth Airport Authority, said crews have inspected the airfield following the emergency landing and that the airfield is open.

“We appreciate the response and professionalism of our emergency services partners,” said Baker.

SkyWest Airlines provided WDIO with following statement:

SkyWest Airlines flight 5754, operating as United Express from Duluth, Minnesota to Chicago, returned to Duluth shortly after takeoff to address an indicator light in the flight deck. The flight landed safely and passengers deplaned normally at the gate, and we are working to help them resume their travels as quickly as possible.