On Feb 18th 2026, a UPS Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N455UP, diverted to Atlanta after shutting down one of its engines while cruising at high altitude.
Flight 5X-9831, which had departed Miami late on Feb 17th bound for Louisville, was cruising at FL370 approximately 130 nautical miles south-southeast of Atlanta when the crew elected to shut down the right-hand Rolls-Royce RB211 engine. The reason for the shutdown was not detailed, but engine shutdowns in flight are standard precautionary measures when abnormal indications are detected.
Following established procedures for single-engine operations, the crew diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The aircraft descended and landed safely on runway 08R approximately 35 minutes after the engine was secured.
There were no reports of further complications during the diversion. Modern twin-engine aircraft such as the 757 are certified to continue safe flight and landing on a single engine, and crews are rigorously trained for such scenarios.
As of about 14 hours after arrival, the aircraft remained on the ground in Atlanta for maintenance and inspection.
The incident underscores the redundancy built into commercial aircraft systems and the structured decision-making process that guides crews when technical issues arise during critical cruise phases.
