Accident Brief DA-NWS-27491

United Airlines Flight 1403 Boeing 757-200 Runway Excursion at Harry Reid International Airport on August 27, 2026

Boeing 757-200 reference aircraft photograph
Reference image of a Boeing 757-200; this is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Wikimedia Commons - Dylan Ashe from San Jose, USA - CC BY-SA 2.0.
Status Investigation Ongoing Updated Aug 30, 2026
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This report is compiled from the cited public sources and updated when verified information becomes available.

Developing report: This report separates confirmed information from details that remain under investigation. It is updated when reliable new information becomes available.

Accident quick facts

Accident date 2026-08-27
Local time 07:00
Location Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada
Aircraft Boeing 757-200
Operator United Airlines
Flight origin Los Angeles International Airport
Destination Newark Liberty International Airport
Reported injuries 0
Report status Investigation Ongoing

What happened

On the morning of August 27, 2026, United Airlines Flight 1403, a Boeing 757-200, landed at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. The crew reported an engine issue during the flight. Upon landing at approximately 7 a.m. local time, the aircraft experienced a runway excursion.

Aircraft and flight information

The flight originated from Los Angeles International Airport and was destined for Newark Liberty International Airport. The Boeing 757-200 aircraft was operated by United Airlines. The number of people on board has not been disclosed.

Emergency response

There were no reported injuries. Emergency services responded to the incident, and the situation was contained without further incident.

Investigation status

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the runway excursion. Additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

What officials and reports have confirmed

  • United Airlines Flight 1403, a Boeing 757-200, landed at Harry Reid International Airport on August 27, 2026, around 7 a.m. local time after the crew reported an engine issue. [1]
  • The flight originated from Los Angeles International Airport and was traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport. [1]
  • The aircraft experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Harry Reid International Airport. [1]
  • No injuries were reported from the incident. [1]
  • The FAA is investigating the incident. [1]

Accident and investigation timeline

  1. 2026-08-27 07:00 local: United Airlines Flight 1403 landed at Harry Reid International Airport after reporting an engine issue and experienced a runway excursion [1]

What remains unknown

  • Exact tail number of the Boeing 757-200
  • Number of people on board
  • Details on the extent of aircraft damage and runway conditions

Investigating agencies: Federal Aviation Administration.

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