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United Airlines pilot calls 'Mayday'

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Dulles after pilot declares mayday
A United Airlines flight traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing last month after the pilot declared a mayday call shortly after takeoff due to engine failure.
'Declaring an emergency': United pilot calls out mayday shortly after takeoff
United Flight 108 had just taken off for its journey to Munich at around 6 p.m. As the Boeing 787 was ascending to 10,000 feet, its pilot told air traffic control, "Engine failure, left engine, United 108 declaring an emergency. Mayday, mayday, mayday," according to an audio recording.
United Airlines pilot calls ‘Mayday’ as engine fails moments after take-off for trans-Atlantic flight: audio
United Flight 108 had just departed for an hours-long flight to Germany, when one of its engines malfunctioned.
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday: United Airlines flight with over 200 passengers to Munich makes emergency return to Dulles after engine cuts out
A United Airlines flight bound for Munich was forced to return to Washington Dulles Airport after its left engine failed shortly after takeoff on 25 July. The pilot declared a mayday and circled to dump fuel before safely landing around 8.
United Airlines Flight Declares 'Mayday' amid Engine Failure
The Munich-bound flight from Washington Dulles Airport landed safely after more than 30 minutes in the air on July 25
Why United Airlines flight declared 'Mayday' and made emergency landing at Dulles Airport?
A United Airlines Boeing 787 completed two loops over the Dulles airport before making a safe emergency landing to ensure that it was not heavy with a full fuel load
United Airlines Issues Mayday Call After Boeing Engine Fails
A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing on July 25 after one of its engines failed shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport. Flight UA108,
United Airlines flight carrying 200+ passengers declares "Mayday" shortly after takeoff
The Boeing 787, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew members, encountered trouble as it ascended to 10,000 feet. The pilots declared an emergency.
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. The flight was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with callsign UA108.

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