A Contour Aviation regional flight operating as LF3548 from Fort Leonard Wood to Chicago O’Hare was forced to divert on January 3, 2026, after the crew encountered a problem with the aircraft’s landing gear shortly after departure.
The flight was operated by a Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-200, registered N919SW, carrying 23 people on board. After departing Fort Leonard Wood Airport from runway 33, the aircraft was climbing when the crew stopped the ascent at approximately 5,000 feet due to indications of a landing gear malfunction.
As a precaution, the crew elected to divert to Quincy Regional Airport in Illinois. The aircraft climbed to 11,000 feet and landed safely on runway 04 at Quincy about 45 minutes after departure. According to Quincy Airport officials, the crew reported experiencing hydraulic-related issues.
Contour Aviation later confirmed that the aircraft had suffered a landing gear problem, prompting the diversion. No injuries were reported, and the landing was completed without further incident.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Quincy for approximately two hours while checks were carried out. It then continued the flight to Chicago O’Hare, operating at 5,000 feet mean sea level, and arrived with a delay of about two hours and five minutes.
Following its arrival in Chicago, the aircraft stayed on the ground for around three hours before being returned to service. Contour Aviation stated that the crew followed established procedures and that safety remained the airline’s top priority.
