Archive · 29 Jul 2025
United Airlines Flight Returns After Engine Failure, Declares Mayday
A United Airlines plane flying to Germany had a problem with one of its engines right after taking off from Washington.
The pilots sent out a MAYDAY signal, meaning they needed urgent help.
The engine failed when the plane was at 5,000 feet.
They flew around in circles for over two hours to get rid of some fuel so the plane could land safely.
After that, they landed the plane back at the airport where they started.
No one was hurt, but the plane had to be moved off the runway.
United Airlines Flight UA108, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles Airport.
The flight was en route to Munich when the left engine failed at 5,000 feet.
The pilots declared a MAYDAY and entered a holding pattern to dump fuel.
The aircraft landed safely back at Washington Dulles Airport after circling for over two hours.
No injuries were reported; the plane was towed and grounded following the incident.
- Who
- Pilots of United Airlines flight UA108.
- What
- A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's left engine failed shortly after takeoff.
- When
- July 25.
- Where
- Washington Dulles Airport.
- Why
- The engine malfunction caused the pilots to declare an emergency and return to the airport.
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Airline
- United Airlines
- Flight Number
- UA108
- Origin
- Washington Dulles Airport
- Destination
- Munich
- Incident
- Left engine failure
- Altitude
- 5,000 feet
- Outcome
- Safe landing, no injuries
