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United Airlines Flight 2323's Emergency Landing Causes Ground Delay

1/19/2026

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United Airlines Flight 2323 encountered a mechanical issue while landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on January 18, 2026, blocked the runway, and bused 200 passengers and six crew members; no injuries were reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop, updated to a ground delay at MCO.
Weather was windy, rainy, and cold with gusts up to 56 mph; it remains unclear if this contributed.

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Story summary

United Airlines Flight 2323 encountered a mechanical issue while landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on January 18, 2026, blocked the runway, and bused 200 passengers and six crew members; no injuries were reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop, updated to a ground delay at MCO.
Weather was windy, rainy, and cold with gusts up to 56 mph; it remains unclear if this contributed.