United Airlines Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure

A United Airlines flight from Dulles International Airport to Tokyo experienced an engine failure during takeoff on Saturday, prompting a safe return to the airport. The incident, which involved a piece of the engine cover separating and catching fire, occurred around 12:20 p.m., leading to a brush fire that was later extinguished. There were 275 passengers and 15 crew members on board, with no reported injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident, and United Airlines plans to schedule a later flight on a different aircraft.

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