United Airlines Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff

A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo returned safely to Dulles International Airport on Saturday after experiencing an engine failure during takeoff. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft, carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members, landed without incident, and no injuries were reported.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that United Flight 803 departed Dulles around 12:20 p.m. and encountered a loss of power in one engine shortly thereafter. The plane returned to the airport, landing at approximately 1:20 p.m.

During the takeoff, a piece of the engine cover separated and caught fire, igniting a brush fire near the runway. The fire was promptly extinguished by airport fire responders.

United Airlines confirmed that passengers would be accommodated on another aircraft later that day to continue their journey to Tokyo. The FAA has initiated an investigation into the incident.