United Express flight UA4053 lands safely in Houston after gear failed to retract
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United Express flight UA4053, operated by a 12‑year‑old Embraer 175 (N89308), departed San Antonio International Airport on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 19:17 CDT bound for Houston and shortly after liftoff the landing gear did not retract.
The crew followed standard troubleshooting checklists, elected to keep the gear extended, and continued the flight, landing safely in Houston about 35 minutes after departure with no further incident.