Archive · 4 Aug 2025
United Airlines Flight Declares Mayday, Lands Safely After Engine Failure
A United Airlines plane flying from Washington D.C. to Germany had a problem with its engine right after taking off.
The pilot announced an emergency and turned the plane back to the airport.
The plane landed safely with everyone on board, and no one was hurt.
The airline is arranging new flights for the passengers, and the plane is being checked to find out what went wrong.
This event happened after a few other similar problems with airplanes recently.
United Airlines Flight 108, a Boeing 787, declared a mayday after takeoff.
The pilot reported an engine failure on the left engine at 10,000 feet.
The aircraft, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew, safely returned to Dulles International Airport.
Emergency services met the plane upon landing; no injuries were reported.
United Airlines arranged alternate flights for affected passengers.
- Who
- United Airlines Flight 108, with 219 passengers and 11 crew.
- What
- United Airlines Flight 108 declared a mayday due to engine failure.
- When
- July 25, shortly after takeoff.
- Where
- Washington Dulles International Airport, bound for Munich.
- Why
- An engine failure occurred; the specific cause is under investigation.
- Airline
- United Airlines
- Flight Number
- 108
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787
- Departure Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Destination
- Munich
- Passengers/Crew
- 219 passengers, 11 crew
- Incident
- Engine Failure
- Status
- Flight Cancelled