Airlines

United flight from Hawaii to Denver diverts to San Francisco

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A United Airlines flight from Hawaii to Denver was diverted to San Francisco early Monday morning to address a malfunctioning door sensor, the airline said.

United Flight 1731 from Kona International Airport to Denver International Airport landed safely at San Francisco International Airport at about 3:45 a.m. local time after the crew reported an open cargo door indication, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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The Boeing 777-200 was carrying 360 passengers and 10 crew members, according to the airline and the FAA.

The airline said it arranged for a different plane to complete the journey to Denver.

The FAA said it will conduct an investigation.

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