United 777-200ER bound for Tokyo returns to Dulles after engine failure; FAA investigating
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo with 275 passengers and 15 crew returned to Washington Dulles around 1:20 p.m. ET after one engine lost power during takeoff and a piece of the engine cover separated and caught fire, igniting brush near the runway that was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported, a replacement aircraft was scheduled to continue the flight later, and the FAA said it will investigate the incident.
đ Key Facts
- A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo returned to Dulles after one engine lost power during takeoff; the aircraft returned safely at about 1:20 p.m. ET.
- There were 275 passengers and 15 crew on board; no injuries were reported.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a piece of the engine cover separated and caught fire; airport spokesperson Emily McGee said brush near the runway ignited as the plane departed and that the fire was extinguished.
- A replacement aircraft was scheduled to continue the flight later Saturday.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will investigate the incident.
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United Airlines flight returns to Dulles airport after engine loses power during takeoff
New information:
- FAA said it will investigate the incident.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a piece of the engine cover separated and caught fire, sparking a brushfire on the ground.
- Aircraft identified as a Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo.
- Boarding figures: 275 passengers and 15 crew; no injuries reported.
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
New information:
- Airport spokesperson Emily McGee said brush near the runway ignited as the plane departed; the fire was extinguished.
- United said the aircraft lost power in one engine before returning safely.
- AP reiterates the return time was around 1:20 p.m. ET and that a replacement aircraft was scheduled to continue the flight later Saturday.