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United Flight 108 Lands Safely After Engine Failure as FAA Opens Investigation

Fuel-dumping procedures allowed the Boeing 787 to shed weight before landing safely back at Dulles following a left-engine failure.

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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

  • United Flight 108 declared a mayday call minutes after takeoff from Washington Dulles when its left engine failed at about 10,000 feet.
  • Pilots circled for roughly 30 minutes to dump fuel and then executed an emergency landing with all 219 passengers and 11 crew members deplaning without injuries.
  • United Airlines attributed the diversion to a mechanical issue and has towed the Boeing 787 for comprehensive inspections.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into possible engine issues aboard Flight 108 alongside an internal probe by United.
  • Passengers were rebooked on alternate flights and airport authorities reported no disruptions to other operations during or after the emergency landing.