United Airlines Flight 1854 landed safely at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport after the Boeing 737 MAX 9 crew reported a right main landing gear problem and low fuel. United confirmed 83 passengers and 6 crew members were aboard. The FAA is investigating the incident.
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