Flight Diverted To Pittsburgh Over 'Security Concern', Bomb Squad On Scene
By Megan Verhelst
Published on April 18, 2026.
A United Airlines flight bound for New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport due to a security concern. The plane was carrying 159 passengers and six crew members, and no injuries were reported. The Allegheny County Police Department's bomb squad is assisting in the investigation.
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