United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Dulles After Pilot Declares Mayday

Harrowing audio of United Airline pilot crying 'mayday' after plane engine fails

A CHILLING radio recording has captured the moment the pilot of a United Airlines flight realized one of the engines had failed. The plane had just taken off from an airport in Washington DC when the pilot had to make an abrupt mid-air U-turn. GettyA United Airlines flight was forced to turn around mid-air on July 25 (file photo)[/caption] United Flight 108 took off on July 25 from Washington Dulles International Airport and was heading to Munic…

United Airlines Pilot Issues ‘Mayday’ After Reported Engine Failure Over Washington

Flight 108, carrying 230 people, was only moments into its ascent when its pilot reported the mid-air emergency to air traffic control.

Engine Failure Prompted 'Mayday' Call For Flight Leaving Dulles Airport

An engine failed on United Airlines Flight 108 shortly after takeoff from Dulles Airport, prompting a mayday call.

United Airlines flight declared mayday: Here's why

(The Hill) -- A United Airlines pilot declared mayday late last month after suspecting possible engine failure after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport. “Engine failure, left engine, United 108 declaring an emergency. Mayday, mayday, mayday," the pilot said to air traffic control, according to an audio recording reported by numerous media outlets. Severe turbulence on Delta flight sends 25 to hospital The flight, which …

‘Mayday’: United Airlines flight turns back after engine trouble

A disaster was averted on July 25 when a United Airlines flight bound for Munich, Germany, was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport.The Boeing 787, carrying more than 200 passengers and 11 crew members, had reached an altitude of 5,000 feet when pilots reported a mechanical issue with the left engine.According to air traffic control audio reviewed by Scripps News, the crew decl…