United pilot calls out mayday shortly after takeoff

A United Airlines flight caused a motor failure to call a mayday shortly after leaving the Washington Dulles International Airport on Friday, July 25th.

United Flight 108 was just out for the journey of the Boeing 787 to 10,000 feet for the journey to Munich, the pilot air traffic control, “Motor failure, Left Motor, United 108 Emergency. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday,” sound recording.

Air traffic control asked the pilot that the plane turned to the right and “returned to the area.” “No one in the field with you,” he said.

The flight returned to Washington Dulles, which safely landed at 20:53. Flight.

In a statement, the United Airlines spokesman confirmed that the deviation of the aircraft was a “mechanical problem”.

“The aircraft descended safely, the airport authority was checked by fire and rescue personnel, then withdrawn to a door.” “There was no deterioration on other flights.”

After the plane climbed to the door, 219 passengers and 11 crew members plus. No injury was reported.

“The flight was then canceled and we have arranged alternative travel arrangements to bring customers to their goals as soon as possible.”

This article was initially published on the Usa Today: After calling pilot Mayday, United flight was directed