Overview

• United Express Flight 4969, operated by CommuteAir, returned to George Bush Intercontinental Airport shortly after departing for Panama City, Florida.
• Pilots reported smoke in the cockpit and electrical problems, with ATC recordings noting they were "losing electrical."
• The jet landed safely, stopped on a taxiway, and the crew requested a tow to the terminal.
• All passengers were returned to the gate with no injuries reported.
• Social media footage showed the aircraft parked with visible smoke as the FAA began its investigation.