United Airlines 1263 Diverted to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

United Airlines 1263 Diverted to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport

Verbatim statement from Gene Moore, director of marketing and communications at Jackson Muncipal Airport Authority:

United Flight 1263 on route from Chicago to New Orleans developed a mechanical problem and landed at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International airport at approximately 9:30 pm. There were no injuries to any passengers or crew members. United is arranging for a second aircraft to be brought to Jackson to continue the flight as planned.

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