As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT NR 6217 - IAD-PVD - DURING CLIMB, AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO CAPTAINS ALTIMETER INOP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALTIMETER. OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)