Engine problems force emergency landing at Regina airport

REGINA – There were a few tense moments for 49 passengers and three crew members after they left the Regina airport Thursday morning.

A United Airline flight heading to Chicago took off without incident, but then developed engine issues shortly afterwards and had to return to Regina.

There are no service interruptions at the Regina airport all runways are open.

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Below is the flight route for United Flight UA 5251 before making an emergency landing at Regina airport:

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