United flight to Germany turns back to Houston’s Bush Airport after takeoff

Germany-bound United flight returns to Houston, canceled due to 'maintenance issue,' airline says

The flight reportedly took off at about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, but officials with the Houston Airport System say the plane landed back at Bush at about 7:45 p.m.

United flight to Germany turns back to Houston’s Bush Airport after takeoff

Passengers on United Airlines Flight 46 experienced an unexpected twist when their flight from Houston to Frankfurt had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a maintenance issue.

Passengers face brief delay after Frankfurt-bound flight returns to Houston

United Flight 46 from Houston to Frankfurt returns safely after an engine issue; no fire was found upon inspection.