As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 6187 - IAD-SCE - DURING CLIMB, MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO CAPTAINS ALTIMETER FLAGGED ON CLIMB-OUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALTIMETER, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)