United Airlines Flight Maneuvers to Avoid Collision, Injuring Two Passengers

The flight from Newark to San Francisco had to abruptly slow its descent, prompting an FAA investigation.

United Airlines Flight 2428 slowed its descent on September 19 to avoid another aircraft at a lower altitude.
Two passengers were injured, including one who was not wearing a seatbelt, and were transported to a hospital.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed there was no loss of safe separation between the planes.
The incident triggered a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert, requiring immediate action from the pilots.
The FAA is investigating the incident, and the National Transportation Safety Board is gathering preliminary information.