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.