Los Angeles, Sept. 4 – United Airlines flight UA1855 from Los Angeles International Airport LAX to Newark Liberty International Airport declared an emergency and returned minutes after takeoff on September 3, 2026, because of a hydraulic issue. The 29-year-old Boeing 757-200 registered N18119 departed Terminal 7 on Runway 25R, heading west then east while climbing toward 35000 feet.
Approximately 25 minutes after departure, the crew reported a hydraulic technical problem and declared an emergency. Controllers quickly vectored United UA1855 back to LAX, where the jet landed safely on Runway 25L about one hour after takeoff, then taxied to Gate 73.
United Airlines confirmed the emergency return of flight UA1855 resulted from a maintenance-related hydraulic issue on the Boeing 757. No injuries occurred to any passengers or crew members. After the safe landing, travelers deplaned at Gate 73 and received accommodations on a later replacement aircraft heading to Newark Liberty International Airport.
The departure was reset for 5:30 PM local, creating a delay of over five hours for passengers traveling from LAX to Newark on this United Airlines service. Professional handling of the UA1855 hydraulic emergency landing underscores rigorous safety standards in commercial aviation operations at Los Angeles International Airport, ensuring complete passenger and crew well-being.