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United Flight 108 Issues Mayday Over Engine Failure, Lands Safely at Dulles

The incident prompted an FAA probe into possible engine faults, with United and Boeing preparing detailed diagnostics on the Dreamliner

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United Airlines flight engine failure: The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it is looking into “possible engine issues” that may have occurred on the United flight.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner United Airlines aircraft at the international airport Leonardo Da Vinci. Fiumicino, Italy, on July 8.

Overview

  • On July 25, Flight 108’s pilot declared a mayday after a left-engine failure just after takeoff from Washington Dulles on its Munich route.
  • Controllers cleared nearby traffic and the crew dumped fuel to reduce weight before executing a safe landing at 8:49 p.m., with no injuries among 219 passengers and 11 crew.
  • Fire and rescue teams inspected the Boeing 787-8 on the ground, after which the flight was canceled and United provided alternate travel arrangements.
  • The FAA has launched an investigation into potential engine issues, part of a recent surge of probes into Boeing and United mechanical incidents.
  • United and Boeing will conduct detailed diagnostics on the Dreamliner as the airline promises expanded maintenance audits under intensified reliability scrutiny.