Overview

• United Airlines Flight 2428 slowed its descent on September 19 to avoid another aircraft at a lower altitude.
• Two passengers were injured, including one who was not wearing a seatbelt, and were transported to a hospital.
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed there was no loss of safe separation between the planes.
• The incident triggered a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert, requiring immediate action from the pilots.
• The FAA is investigating the incident, and the National Transportation Safety Board is gathering preliminary information.