United flight to Houston diverted to Monterrey due to mechanical issue, airline officials say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A United Airlines flight headed to Houston was diverted to Monterrey on Sunday due to a mechanical issue, airline officials say.

According to the airline, United Flight 579 from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, was headed to Houston when a mechanical issue impacted the Airbus A320 aircraft. An emergency was declared, and the plane was then diverted to Monterrey, airline officials said.

Airline officials said the 143 passengers and five crew members deplaned normally. United Airlines said it has arranged for a different aircraft to take customers to Houston.