A United Airlines plane bound for Tokyo made an emergency return to Tokyo after an engine malfunction shortly after takeoff, with all 290 people on board safely returning without injury, according to multiple foreign media reports.
The Boeing 777-200 experienced engine trouble during takeoff from Dulles International Airport on Saturday, December 13. The aircraft dumped fuel in the air before safely returning to the airport. The plane was carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, and fortunately, no one was injured. Additionally, the engine cowling separated during takeoff, briefly igniting grass on the ground; the fire was later extinguished.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the Boeing 777 experienced engine trouble during takeoff and is currently investigating the cause of the incident. The airline has arranged for another aircraft to continue the journey.
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