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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
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- Hindustan Times
Why did Munich-bound United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight declare ‘Mayday' after take-off?
A Munich-bound United Airlines flight faced a mid-air emergency on Friday (July 25), declaring a 'Mayday' call shortly after take-off from Washington. After issuing the 'Mayday' alert, the flight continued to circle northwest of Washington.(AFP) The flight was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with callsign UA108. This comes days after US manufacturing company Boeing faced heat after an Air India flight travelling to London's Gatwick Airport crashed after takeoff in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The incident, which marked the first fatal crash of a 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, claimed the lives of 260 people. Why did the flight declare 'Mayday'? The United Airlines flight's left engine failed moments after taking off from Washington. The engine malfunctioned at an altitude of around 5,000 feet on July 25. Following this, the pilots informed the air traffic controllers about the situation and initiated emergency procedures to land safely at the airport. After issuing the 'Mayday' alert, the flight continued to circle northwest of Washington in a holding pattern. This was done to safely dump the fuel before landing back at the Washington Dulles Airport. The flight was air-bound for 2 hours 38 minutes before it landed back at the airport, data from FlightAware showed. The incident comes days after an emergency situation unfolded in an American Airlines flight at the Denver International Airport. The passengers aboard the American Airlines flight AA 3023 were evacuated from the aircraft through emergency slides after they experienced smoke in the cabin. The aircraft, which was a Boeing 737 MAX 8 travelling to Miami, was involved in a 'possible landing gear incident', according to the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline later clarified that the issue was caused due to an aircraft tire. The American Airlines pilots also called for fuel dumping and coordinated with the ATC operators to ensure safe separation from the air traffic in the region in order to safely discharge the fuel, an Aviation A2Z report stated.
Hans India
8 hours ago
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- Hans India
United Airlines Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced a critical in-flight emergency last week when its left engine failed during the initial climb phase, forcing the crew to declare an emergency and execute an unscheduled return to Washington Dulles Airport. The incident occurred on July 25 during what was intended to be a routine transatlantic flight to Munich. United Airlines Flight UA108 had departed Washington Dulles Airport as scheduled when the engine malfunction manifested shortly after reaching an altitude of 5,000 feet. The timing of the failure, occurring during the critical climb phase of flight, required immediate action from the flight crew to ensure passenger and aircraft safety. Upon recognizing the severity of the engine problem, the pilots promptly declared a "MAYDAY" emergency, the highest level of aviation distress call, signaling to air traffic controllers that the aircraft was facing a life-threatening situation requiring immediate assistance and priority handling. The flight crew worked in close coordination with air traffic controllers to manage the emergency situation safely. Their primary concerns included reducing the aircraft's weight to safe landing parameters and ensuring adequate separation from other air traffic while maneuvering the disabled aircraft back to the departure airport. According to flight tracking data from FlightAware, the Boeing 787-8 remained airborne for approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes following the engine failure. This extended flight time was necessary to complete essential safety procedures before attempting a landing with the compromised aircraft. The pilots requested permission from air traffic controllers to dump fuel while maintaining a steady altitude of 6,000 feet. This fuel dumping procedure was crucial for reducing the aircraft's weight to within safe landing limits, as commercial aircraft typically carry much more fuel than the maximum allowable landing weight. During the fuel dumping process, the aircraft entered a holding pattern northwest of Washington, circling repeatedly in a designated area while safely discharging excess fuel into the atmosphere. Air traffic controllers provided guidance to ensure the distressed aircraft maintained safe separation from other flights operating in the busy Washington airspace. Controllers carefully managed the emergency situation by directing other aircraft away from the fuel dumping area and providing continuous guidance to the United Airlines crew throughout the extended emergency procedures. This coordination was essential for maintaining aviation safety standards during the critical phase of the incident. Once the fuel dumping procedure was completed and the aircraft had reached an acceptable weight for landing, the pilots sought clearance to approach Washington Dulles Airport using an Instrument Landing System approach to Runway 19 Centre. This precision approach system provided electronic guidance for a safe landing despite the engine failure. The emergency landing was executed successfully without injuries to passengers or crew members aboard the aircraft. However, the disabled left engine rendered the Boeing 787-8 unable to taxi under its own power following touchdown, requiring ground support equipment to move the aircraft. Airport ground crews were required to tow the immobilized Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner off the active runway to clear the way for other aircraft operations. The aircraft's inability to move independently highlighted the extent of the engine damage sustained during the in-flight emergency. As of Monday following the incident, the affected Boeing 787-8 remained grounded at Washington Dulles Airport while awaiting detailed technical assessment and repair work. The extended grounding suggests that the engine failure may have caused significant damage requiring comprehensive maintenance before the aircraft can return to service. United Airlines and relevant aviation safety authorities are expected to conduct thorough investigations into the technical malfunction to determine the root cause of the engine failure. Such investigations are standard procedure following serious in-flight emergencies and help identify potential safety improvements. The incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of Boeing aircraft safety, particularly given recent high-profile issues with various Boeing models. However, the successful emergency response and safe landing demonstrate the effectiveness of established aviation safety protocols and crew training procedures. Aviation safety experts will likely examine maintenance records, engine performance data, and operational procedures to understand how the failure occurred and whether any systemic issues contributed to the malfunction. The investigation findings may influence future maintenance requirements and safety protocols for similar aircraft.
Mint
9 hours ago
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- Mint
Mid-air scare: United Airlines declares 'Mayday' over engine failure, stays in air for 2 hours
In a major aviation scare, a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Munich was forced to declare a 'Mayday' shortly after take-off from Washington, following a failure in its left engine. The flight, operating under the callsign UA108, issued the emergency alert on July 25 at an altitude of around 5,000 feet. The pilots promptly informed air traffic control and initiated emergency procedures to return to the airport safely. According to data from FlightAware, the aircraft remained in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes after the distress signal was sent. This incident comes just a month after a tragic crash involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The aircraft, en route to London's Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after take-off, killing around 260 people. It was the first fatal accident involving the Dreamliner model. United Airlines flight UA108 issued a 'Mayday' alert after its left engine failed at around 5,000 feet, shortly after take-off. The pilots informed air traffic control and began emergency steps to return safely to the airport. According to FlightAware, the aircraft stayed in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes after the 'Mayday' call was made. FlightAware also said the plane circled northwest of Washington in a holding pattern to dump fuel safely before landing back at Washington Dulles Airport. This incident with the United Airlines flight came just days after another emergency involving an American Airlines flight at Denver International Airport. On Saturday, passengers on board AA Flight 3023 were evacuated using emergency slides after smoke was reported in the cabin. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which was headed to Miami, experienced what the FAA described as a 'possible landing gear incident.' American Airlines later said it was due to an aircraft tyre issue. As reported by Aviation A2Z, the pilots requested permission to dump fuel and worked with ATC operators to ensure safe separation from other aircraft during the process.
NDTV
10 hours ago
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- NDTV
Flight Scare In US As Boeing 787 Declares "Mayday" Soon After Takeoff
Washington: A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, experienced a mid-air scare last week due to a critical engine failure. The Munich-bound United Airlines Flight UA108 was climbing out of Washington Dulles Airport on its scheduled transatlantic journey on July 25, when its left engine failed, prompting the crew to declare a "MAYDAY". The engine malfunction was reported shortly after the flight departed from Washington Dulles and reached an altitude of 5,000 feet. The crew soon declared an emergency and worked closely with air traffic controllers to ensure a safe emergency landing. According to data from FlightAware, the aircraft remained airbound for 2 hours and 38 minutes, circling northwest of Washington in a holding pattern to safely dump fuel before landing back at Washington Dulles Airport. During this time, the United Airlines pilots requested air traffic controllers (ATC) for fuel dumping while maintaining an altitude of 6,000 feet to manage the plane's weight and entered a holding pattern northwest of Washington, a report by aviationa2z said. The controllers guided them on how to ensure safe separation from other air traffic while the aircraft safely discharged fuel. Once the dump was complete, pilots sought permission to land using an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach on Runway 19 Centre. Upon landing, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner could not move on its own and had to be towed off the runway due to the disabled left engine. It remained grounded at Washington Dulles Airport as of Monday. There were no injuries in the incident, and the technical malfunction is expected to be investigated further by the airline and relevant aviation authorities.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
3 Dead After Small Private Plane Crashes into 'Unoccupied' Building in Idaho Neighborhood
Two of the victims reportedly died at the scene, while the third died at a hospitalNEED TO KNOW Police in Idaho say three people have died after a small private plane crashed into an unoccupied building The plane was in the air for just two miles before it slammed into the building, according to data from FlightAware One witness told a local news station they saw the plane circle overhead before nosediving into the groundThree people are dead after a small private plane crashed into an building in Idaho. 'Several 911 calls' came in to Nampa Dispatch regarding the plane crash near Nampa Airport around 5:40 p.m. local time on Sunday, July 27, according to a news release from the Nampa Police Department (NPD). Police subsequently responded to the scene in the 200 block of N. Venice Street, where they found 'a small plane that had crashed' and struck 'an unoccupied outbuilding in a residential neighborhood.' One neighbor told ABC affiliate KIVI-TV he saw the plane circle around the area before nosediving into the ground. Another person said he saw the smoke from the crash from miles away. Footage from KIVI-TV and NBC affiliate KTVB showed the mangled plane sitting in the yard of a home. Three people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash, police said. None of them survived, and their identities have not yet been released. Two of the victims died at the scene, while the third died at a hospital, according to KTVB. Meanwhile, police said 'no one on the ground was injured.' 'Definitely, our hearts and prayers go out to the families that are involved with this,' NPD Lieutenant Brad Childress told KIVI-TV. 'It's never good news to receive that information.' In a statement shared by the NPD, Mayor Debbie Kling said, 'My heart grieves for those who tragically lost their life. Our thoughts and prayers are with their extended family during this difficult time.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The aircraft involved in the crash was a Mooney M-20, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Registry and FlightAware. The fixed-wing single-engine aircraft had a valid certification issued in March 2024, per the FAA Registry. The plane was registered to Sleepytime PLLC out of City of Eagle. The plane traveled just two miles before crashing, per FlightAware. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, according to police. Read the original article on People
