United flight declares ‘mayday’ with engine failure after takeoff from D.C.

A United Airlines flight to Munich declared a “mayday” due to an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Dulles International Airport on July 25, prompting a return to Washington, D.C. The Boeing 787, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew members, landed safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident while United arranged alternate travel for the affected passengers.

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