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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
Boeing 787 Dreamliner in US declares Mayday over engine failure, dumps fuel mid-air
More than a month after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, the same aircraft model operated by United Airlines experienced a major engine failure, prompting the pilots of the Munich-bound UA108 flight to declare a 'Mayday' shortly after taking off from Washington Dulles International to popular flight tracking website, Flightradar 24, the aircraft circled in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes at 6,000 feet, dumping fuel before making a safe landing at the US dumping is typically done at an altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 feet when a commercial aircraft needs to jettison fuel for an emergency landing after takeoff. This is done to reduce the aircraft's weight below its Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) to ensure a safe landing. That explains why the plane was circling at an altitude of above 5,000 feet for more than two hours—to allow the jet fuel to evaporate before reaching the after taking off at around 5:40 pm local time on July 25, the left engine of the flight pilots' 'Mayday' call alerted the Air Traffic Control (ATC). They then requested the ATC for fuel dumping while maintaining the requisite altitude. The ATC guided the pilots to a safe zone away from surrounding air traffic as the aircraft proceeded to dump fuel. After completing the fuel dumping process, the airline requested clearance to land via the Instrument Landing System (ILS) constant to and fro chatter, the ATC finally gave the pilot clearance to safely approach the runway for landing. There were no injuries reported.- Ends
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Emergency landing: United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner suffers mid-Air engine failure after takeoff
United Airlines emergency landing : One of United Airlines' flights bound for Munich made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles Airport on Friday after suffering a mid-air engine failure minutes after taking off, as per a report. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Suffers Left Engine Failure Shortly After Takeoff Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered as Flight UA108, experienced a failure in the left engine a few minutes after flying out of Washington Dulles, as per an Aviation A2Z report. The engine malfunction occurred while climbing to 5,000 feet, which led the crew to declare a Mayday emergency and start coordinating with air traffic controllers for an emergency landing, as reported by Aviation A2Z. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Degree Operations Management Data Science Technology MBA Artificial Intelligence Project Management Finance Data Analytics MCA others Leadership Others Design Thinking Product Management Data Science Management PGDM Healthcare Digital Marketing CXO Cybersecurity healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details How United Airlines Pilots Managed Fuel Dumping and Holding Pattern for Emergency Landing In order to shed some weight from the airplane prior to landing, the pilots went into a holding pattern northwestern of Washington and started draining off fuel to reduce the weight, as per the report. The air traffic controllers asked to stay at 6,000 feet through the process, and gave instructions to keep the plane away from other planes to allow the aircraft to safely discharge fuel, according to Aviation A2Z. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The air traffic controllers asked the pilot, "How much estimated—how much time do you need to hold, fuel or just get set up there?," as quoted in the report. The pilot responded, saying, "Yeah, we may have to climb to six and adjust fuel, we're talking about that right now. Like to climb 5,000 for 6,000 heavy," as quoted by Aviation A2Z. The pilot later informed air traffic controllers that the aircraft was actively dumping fuel at 6,000 feet while flying northwest, and then the controllers directed the aircraft to a heading of 020 degrees and requested confirmation once the fuel dump was complete, as reported by TOI. Live Events ALSO READ: Novo Nordisk stock plunges 23% after cutting sales forecast and naming Mike Doustdar as new CEO Safe Emergency Landing of United Airlines Flight After the pilot completed the procedure that was being instructed, the air traffic controllers' crew asked for an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 19 Centre, according to the report. While the United Airlines' aircraft landed safely, but because of the engine failure, it was not able to taxi on its own and had to be towed from the runway, as reported by TOI. Investigation Underway Into United Airlines Flight UA108 Engine Malfunction According to Aviation A2Z, there were no injuries reported at the time of writing, and the incident is expected to be investigated further by the airline and relevant aviation authorities. The United Airlines aircraft was still on the ground at Washington Dulles Airport as of 1:38 PM UTC on July 28, as reported by Aviation A2Z. ALSO READ: Palantir's AI is helping pick targets in war zones, and its billionaire boss Alex Karp is boasting about it FAQs What caused the emergency landing of United Airlines Flight UA108? The flight experienced a failure in the left engine shortly after takeoff, as per the Aviation A2Z report. Did the flight continue to Munich after the emergency landing? The report does not specify, but the plane remained grounded for inspection as of the latest update.
Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
Mid-air scare: United Airlines declares 'Mayday' over engine failure, stays in air for 2 hours
In a major aviation scare, a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for Munich was forced to declare a 'Mayday' shortly after take-off from Washington, following a failure in its left engine. The flight, operating under the callsign UA108, issued the emergency alert on July 25 at an altitude of around 5,000 feet. The pilots promptly informed air traffic control and initiated emergency procedures to return to the airport safely. According to data from FlightAware, the aircraft remained in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes after the distress signal was sent. This incident comes just a month after a tragic crash involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The aircraft, en route to London's Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after take-off, killing around 260 people. It was the first fatal accident involving the Dreamliner model. United Airlines flight UA108 issued a 'Mayday' alert after its left engine failed at around 5,000 feet, shortly after take-off. The pilots informed air traffic control and began emergency steps to return safely to the airport. According to FlightAware, the aircraft stayed in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes after the 'Mayday' call was made. FlightAware also said the plane circled northwest of Washington in a holding pattern to dump fuel safely before landing back at Washington Dulles Airport. This incident with the United Airlines flight came just days after another emergency involving an American Airlines flight at Denver International Airport. On Saturday, passengers on board AA Flight 3023 were evacuated using emergency slides after smoke was reported in the cabin. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which was headed to Miami, experienced what the FAA described as a 'possible landing gear incident.' American Airlines later said it was due to an aircraft tyre issue. As reported by Aviation A2Z, the pilots requested permission to dump fuel and worked with ATC operators to ensure safe separation from other aircraft during the process.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey sailor forced to abandon sunken yacht is rescued
Chris Cowlard's boat was smashed by the conditions at the Skerries, a group of islets off Anglesey famous for its lighthouse and sea birds. His eight-metre vessel was soon dismasted, forcing Chris to abandon ship in his lifejacket and wait in the waves for rescue. Luckily, his emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) broadcast his location automatically as soon as it entered the water - he had only purchased the device three weeks before the incident. Within 30 minutes, Mr Cowlard was pulled from the sea by the RNLI's inshore lifeboat from Holyhead, who were directed there by HM Coastguard officers based at Holyhead Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "Being prepared increases the chances of survival in the event of a man overboard situation. "Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD) and carry a registered beacon. "In an emergency at sea send a Mayday distress alert on Channel 16, or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) F4 Reunites For 2nd Performance; Rumoured To Drop New Album & Hold Asia Tour In 2026
Following their reunion stage earlier this month, Taiwanese band F4 reunited for another performance, sparking even more rumours of a comeback. While rumours emerged that the quartet may be preparing for a concert tour, one member confirmed that new music is on its way. Earlier this month, F4 shocked fans when they reunited on stage at Taiwanese band Mayday's concert at the Taipei Arena. The performance marked the first time the group performed together on the same stage in 12 years. A few weeks later, the quartet made another appearance at Mayday's recent concert over the weekend. The second reunion sparked even more requests for a group comeback. While nothing is confirmed, rumours have now emerged that the group may hold a concert tour across Asia in 2026. The tour will celebrate the group's 25th anniversary and include stops in Taiwan, China and South Korea. F4 debuted in 2001 after the four members, Vanness Wu (吳建豪), Jerry Yan (言承旭), Vic Chou (周渝民) and Ken Chu (朱孝天), starred in the famed Taiwanese idol drama 'Meteor Garden'. The group disbanded in 2009. The group hasn't addressed the tour rumours, but member Ken Chu recently revealed that the group is working on new music. During a recent livestream, the singer accidentally revealed that F4 will release a new album soon and has recorded a few songs. Ken even shared a behind-the-scenes story from the recording session. However, before he could reveal any more secrets, his staff hurriedly stopped him from spoiling the comeback. On social media, fans express excitement over the possibility of new F4 music and a new tour. Some also hope that the tour will include more stops, especially in the Southeast Asia region. It's also worth mentioning that fans have been hoping for a F4 reunion following the devastating death of 'Meteor Garden' actress Barbie Hsu earlier this year. Some also hope the group will consider a tribute song for the late star. While nothing is confirmed yet, we do hope to see F4 reunite and go back on tour as a quartet. In the meantime, check out their recent performance at the Mayday concert: Sources: Twitter (1)(2), Yahoo! TW
