FAA investigating Mesa Airlines flight from Austin to Houston

Updated: Oct 12, 2024 / 07:14 PM CDT

A United Express jetliner takes off from Denver International Airport as travellers deal with the effects of the new coronavirus Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an Oct. 9 Mesa Airlines flight “after the crew reported possible electrical and navigational issues.”

Mesa Airlines Flight 6078 left from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Wednesday, the FAA said. The Embraer ERJ-175 plane landed safely at George Bush Intercontinental Airport around 1 p.m.

According to Flight Aware, the Austin-Houston route resumed operations Thursday.

NewsNation affiliate KXAN has reached out to Mesa Airlines for information. Mesa operates United Express in partnership with United Airlines with hubs in Houston, Louisville, Washington-Dulles and Phoenix, according to the airline.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it is not investigating the incident.