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The Independent
2 days ago
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Boeing Dreamliner flight forced to land moments after take-off due to mechanical issue
A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 flight was forced to return to Washington Dulles airport shortly after take-off following a mechanical issue. The Munich -bound flight UA108 took off at 5.40pm local time on Friday 25 July, only to initiate emergency protocols moments later. Flightradar24 footage shows the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner circling northwest of the airport before returning safely to the ground. Pilots and air traffic controllers remained in close contact to ensure the plane's safe return to Washington Dulles airport. In a statement to The Independent, United Airlines confirmed the flight returned to ground shortly after take-off 'to address a mechanical issue'. It added that the plane landed safely and all 219 passengers and 11 crew members deplaned as normal at the gate. 'The flight was subsequently cancelled, and we arranged alternate travel arrangements to take customers to their destination as soon as possible,' it added. When pressed on the specific nature of the mechanical issue and whether an investigation would be forthcoming, United declined to respond. A spokesperson from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) also confirmed that the aircraft returned after 'reporting a mechanical issue'. They added: 'The plane landed safely, was checked by Airports Authority Fire and Rescue personnel then towed to a gate. 'There was no disruption to other flights.' The news comes as Boeing faces renewed scrutiny following the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad, where the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a severe engine malfunction soon after take-off. The incident saw the London-bound flight plummet to the ground just minutes after taking off and killing all but one of the 242 people onboard, along with several others inside the buildings struck by the aircraft. Official investigations as to the exact cause of the tragedy are currently underway. While speculation continues, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has urged caution until the final report is published, which is expected within a year.
The Independent
4 days ago
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- The Independent
American Airlines passengers flee on emergency slide after Boeing plane wheel catches fire
American Airlines passengers flee on an emergency slide after a Boeing plane wheel caught fire. Passengers slid down emergency chutes at Denver International Airport on Saturday (26 July) after American Airlines Flight 3023 aborted takeoff due to a suspected mechanical issue. According to reports, the Boeing 737 MAX 8, scheduled for Miami, experienced a loud bang and sudden stop on the runway, prompting an evacuation, Video footage shows travellers, including children, rushing down the slides and stumbling onto the tarmac. One person was taken to a hospital, while five others were assessed on site, officials said. The FAA confirmed the crew reported a possible landing gear malfunction during departure, triggering safety protocols.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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American Airlines passengers evacuated after plane catches fire during takeoff
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami were forced to evacuate using the emergency slides after their aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during its takeoff roll on Saturday, July 26. According to the airline, a tire blew while flight 3023 was preparing for takeoff. The plane then rapidly decelerated on the runway, which resulted in "a minor isolated brake fire that was quickly extinguished by the Denver Fire Department." Social media video shows passengers coming down the slides and running away from the Boeing 737 Max 8. American Airlines said all 173 passengers and six crewmembers were evacuated safely, although the airline acknowledged that one passenger was transported to the hospital for further evaluation of a minor injury. "All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team," the airline said in a statement. "We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for their experience." Cruising Altitude: Another Boeing plane issue? Don't fall for the headlines. According to American Airlines, all passengers were accommodated on another flight using a replacement aircraft later in the day. The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating the incident. Video of the evacuation also shows many passengers taking their belongings with them during the evacuation, which is not advisable. "During an evacuation, seconds matter. The time you take to grab something from in front of you or from the overhead compartment, it's wasting time, and that time could result in a fatality," Anthony Brickhouse, director of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Forensic Lab previously told USA TODAY. "It creates clutter, and it could damage the slide, which can make it inoperable … The most important thing is to get yourself out of that aircraft as quickly as possible." Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Video shows American Airlines passengers evacuating jet in Denver
Yahoo
4 days ago
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American Airlines passengers evacuated after plane catches fire during takeoff
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami were forced to evacuate using the emergency slides after their aircraft experienced a mechanical issue during its takeoff roll on Saturday, July 26. According to the airline, a tire blew while flight 3023 was preparing for takeoff. The plane then rapidly decelerated on the runway, which resulted in "a minor isolated brake fire that was quickly extinguished by the Denver Fire Department." Social media video shows passengers coming down the slides and running away from the Boeing 737 Max 8. American Airlines said all 173 passengers and six crewmembers were evacuated safely, although the airline acknowledged that one passenger was transported to the hospital for further evaluation of a minor injury. "All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team," the airline said in a statement. "We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for their experience." Cruising Altitude: Another Boeing plane issue? Don't fall for the headlines. According to American Airlines, all passengers were accommodated on another flight using a replacement aircraft later in the day. The Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating the incident. Video of the evacuation also shows many passengers taking their belongings with them during the evacuation, which is not advisable. "During an evacuation, seconds matter. The time you take to grab something from in front of you or from the overhead compartment, it's wasting time, and that time could result in a fatality," Anthony Brickhouse, director of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Forensic Lab previously told USA TODAY. "It creates clutter, and it could damage the slide, which can make it inoperable … The most important thing is to get yourself out of that aircraft as quickly as possible." Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Video shows American Airlines passengers evacuating jet in Denver Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
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American Airlines Plane Catches Fire Due to 'Mechanical Issue' with Landing Gear, Passengers Forced to Evacuate
The incident occurred at Denver International Airport on Saturday, July 26 American Airlines passengers at Denver International Airport were forced to evacuate a plane after the landing gear caught fire shortly before takeoff. On Saturday, July 26, American Airlines Flight 3023 was set to depart for Miami International Airport when it encountered 'a mechanical issue involving an aircraft tyre and flames' on the jet, the airline said in a statement to PEOPLE. 'American Airlines flight 3023 experienced a mechanical issue on takeoff roll at Denver International Airport (DEN),' American Airlines said. 'All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team.' 'The combination of blown tires and the deceleration of the aircraft during braking resulted in a minor isolated brake fire that was quickly extinguished by the Denver Fire Department,' the airline concluded. There were 173 passengers and six crew members on board the aircraft when the incident occurred at around 2:45 p.m. local time, per CBS News. One passenger was transported to the hospital with a minor injury, American Airlines confirmed to PEOPLE. In footage of the incident posted on Instagram, passengers are seen evacuating the smoking plane by going down an inflatable slide before running from the aircraft. Some passengers are holding their infant children, who are heard crying, as they go down the slide. Five people were evaluated at the scene and not transported to the hospital, DEN confirmed on X. One person was evaluated at a gate before being sent to the hospital, the airport added. The Denver Fire Department and DEN First Responders assisted on the runway. '@Denver_Fire extinguished a fire after responding to the aircraft,' the fire department later confirmed on X. The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly investigating the incident. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Passenger Tsurkis alleged to CBS News that the incident occurred just before the plane took off. The pilots immediately slowed the plane down to a halt as passengers quickly 'noticed smoke coming up from the aircraft.' "During the speed-up, when the plane almost took off, we heard a loud boom, and I said, 'That's not good,' " he told the outlet. "It was an unpleasant moment, but we were lucky that we didn't get up in the air yet, but I would imagine that it happened five to 10 seconds before we were airborne." Passengers were put on a replacement aircraft heading for Miami later that day. 'We thank our team members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for their experience,' an American Airlines spokesperson said. PEOPLE has reached out to the FAA for comment. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
