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"United Flight 2428 was descending to SFO on Sept. 19 with the seatbelt sign on when it slowed its descent to account for another aircraft at a lower altitude. Two customers, including one who was out of their seat at the time, reported possible injuries and were transported to a hospital. We're grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of our employees and customers," United Airlines said in a statement to USA Today.
United Airlines plane slows to avoid collision above San Francisco; 2 passengers injured →
The seatbelt sign was on when the Boeing 737-900 went through the rough patch of air, with 172 passengers and seven crew members aboard, United said.
