United E170 Returns to Rochester NY After Engine Shutdown
A United Express flight departing from Rochester, NY for Columbus, OH, returned to Rochester after experiencing an engine failure after takeoff on 6 September 2025.
United Express flight UA3319, operated by a Republic Airways Embraer E170, had conducted a departure from runway 22 Rochester International Airport.
The flight was to be a scheduled service bound for Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH).
United Express UA3319 Rochester-Columbus
During the initial climb after takeoff, flight crew reported the failure of the aircraft right-hand engine. The climb procedure was terminated and a direct return to the origin airport was carried out.
The aircraft landed without further incident on runway 22 Rochester International Airport, approximately 30 minutes after the initial departure.
The onwards flight to Columbus was cancelled due to the aircraft unserviceability.
Flight & Aircraft Data
Flight data shows that flight UA3319 had made an on-time departure out of Rochester International Airport at 4:12 PM local time on 6 September.
Following the departure from runway 22, flight crew terminated the climb procedure at flight level FL190 (19,000 feet).
An immediate return to Rochester International Airport was then carried out.
The aircraft conducting the UA3319 service to Columbus John Glenn International Airport was an Embraer ERJ-170, registered N639RW.
This is a 20.9 year old regional jet belonging to the subsidiary carrier United Express. It is operated by Republic Airways on behalf of the carrier.
The aircraft has been owned by United Express since its initial delivery from the factory in December 2004.