United Flight 2323 Loses Nose Wheel During Orlando Landing, Triggering Temporary Ground Stop And Delays

Incident during arrival from Chicago left aircraft unable to taxi; no injuries reported

A United Airlines flight arriving at Orlando International Airport experienced a landing-gear failure on Sunday, January 18, 2026, when part of the nose landing gear detached during touchdown and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway. The event was captured on video from the airfield area and circulated widely online.

The flight, United 2323, had departed Chicago O’Hare International Airport and landed in Orlando shortly after noon local time. United said there were 200 passengers and six crew members on board, and no injuries were reported. Because the aircraft could not taxi to the gate, passengers were transported to the terminal by bus.

What the video shows

Footage of the landing shows the main landing gear contacting the runway first, followed by a pronounced bounce. Moments later, a wheel consistent with the nose wheel assembly can be seen separating and rolling away from the aircraft. The aircraft remained upright and under control as it slowed to a stop.

While videos provide important visual context, they do not by themselves establish the underlying mechanical cause. A determination typically requires inspection of the landing gear components, runway surface evidence, and flight and maintenance records.

Operational impact at Orlando International Airport

The disabled aircraft blocked runway operations long enough for airport emergency and operations teams to respond and for the aircraft to be removed from the movement area. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary ground stop at Orlando International Airport, later transitioning to a ground delay as traffic resumed in a more controlled flow.

• Immediate impact: aircraft stopped on the runway and could not taxi
• Short-term consequence: a ground stop, followed by a ground delay program
• Passenger handling: deplaning was conducted via buses rather than at a gate

What remains unknown

United described the event as a “mechanical issue” and had not publicly detailed a specific component failure or contributing factors by Monday, January 19, 2026. The FAA’s next steps typically include collecting initial reports, assessing whether a formal investigation is warranted, and coordinating with the airline and aircraft manufacturer as needed.

United said the flight experienced a mechanical issue upon landing, passengers were bused to the terminal, and no injuries were reported.

The aircraft involved was identified in aviation records and public reporting as an Airbus A321neo. Any conclusions about whether weather, landing dynamics, maintenance conditions, or part failure played a role will depend on findings released through official review and inspection results.