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United pilot calls out mayday

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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.

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United flight with over 200 passengers declares 'mayday' with engine failure after takeoff from D.C. area

The Boeing 787, flying from the Washington, D.C., area to Munich, had to make a hasty return to the airport "to address a mechanical issue," United said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

'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.

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United Airlines Mayday Call Handled 'By The Book,’ Says Aviation Expert

Mayday warnings happen regularly, say aviation experts—and both pilots and air traffic controllers are trained to know what ...

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Why a United Airlines mayday isn't as scary as it sounds

After a United Airlines flight suffered an engine failure Friday, travelers should still feel confident in the safety of air travel.

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