According to Flightradar24, a United Airlines plane flying from Washington to Amsterdam issued a distress signal while over the Atlantic Ocean and changed course toward Canada.
The aircraft departed Washington for Amsterdam on Sunday at 8:47 PM local time. However, while flying over the Atlantic, it later transmitted a "Squawk 7700" signal, indicating a general emergency.
The plane has turned around and is heading to St. John's International Airport in Canada.
