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A United Airlines Boeing 737-700 was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on April 3 due to smoke detected in the cabin. The plane was flying from Key West International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport when smoke from a galley oven prompted the diversion. The aircraft carried 98 passengers and five crew members, who all deplaned safely upon landing.
The diversion was a necessary response to ensure passenger safety. After landing, passengers were accommodated on another Boeing 737 to reach their final destination, albeit with a delay of more than five hours.
This flight, United UA1513, was originally scheduled to depart Key West at 14:03 and arrive in Newark by 17:15. On this occasion, it left at 14:31 but was unable to complete the planned route. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-700, with the registration N13718. It is noted to be over 26 years old, delivered to United Airlines in January 1999, and is capable of seating 126 passengers.
