Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Shortly after departing Chicago O'Hare, United Express Flight 5344, operated by SkyWest Airlines, experienced a stabilizer trim runaway and declared an emergency. The CRJ-200 crew quickly recognized the problem, worked through the emergency procedures, and safely returned to the airport just minutes after takeoff. Reports indicate the crew experienced increasing difficulty controlling the aircraft before landing safely back in Chicago.
A stabilizer trim runaway is one of those events that immediately gets a pilot's attention. Fortunately, this crew recognized the problem early, followed their procedures, and brought the aircraft safely back to the ground.
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Shortly after departing Chicago O'Hare, United Express Flight 5344, operated by SkyWest Airlines, experienced a stabilizer trim runaway and declared an emergency. The CRJ-200 crew quickly recognized the problem, worked through the emergency procedures, and safely returned to the airport just minutes after takeoff. Reports indicate the crew experienced increasing difficulty controlling the aircraft before landing safely back in Chicago.
A stabilizer trim runaway is one of those events that immediately gets a pilot's attention. Fortunately, this crew recognized the problem early, followed their procedures, and brought the aircraft safely back to the ground.
For business inquiries email us at: captainsteeeve@wearebv.com
For press or general questions: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer: Captain Steeeve is not a spokesperson for any airline or aviation authority. The opinions expressed in this video are solely his own and are based on his experience as a professional pilot. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an official statement from any airline, regulatory agency, or aviation organization.
Want to know what watch I'm wearing?
If you are from the US, visit Watchbuys.com and go to the PRIMUS collection under Hanhart. For everyone else, visit hanhart.com/en/.
#captainsteeeve #skywest #unitedexpress #unitedairlines #crj200 #mayday #emergencylanding #aviation #pilot #flighttraining #airtrafficcontrol #chicagoohare #aviationsafety #airlinepilot #flying
