Boeing 787 Dreamliner declares ‘MayDay' after takeoff from Washington airport
The plane had climbed just 5,000 feet when the pilot declared 'MayDay' due to the engine failure and decided to return to the airport in Washington.
The engine failure prompted the flight crew to issue an emergency call and coordinate closely with air traffic controllers to ensure a safe return.
The aircraft remained in air for 2 hours and 38 minutes in to dump fuel before landing back.
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