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Times of Oman
7 hours ago
- General
- Times of Oman
Boeing 787 Dreamliner declares ‘MayDay' after takeoff from Washington airport
Washington: It was a major scare for the United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight from Washington DC to Munich when the aircraft suffered an engine failure shortly after take off. 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.
Hans India
8 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Flight scare in US as Boeing 787 declares ‘Mayday' soon after takeoff
Washington: A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, experienced a mid-air scare last week due to a critical engine failure. The Munich-bound United Airlines Flight UA108 was climbing out of Washington Dulles Airport on its scheduled transatlantic journey on July 25, when its left engine failed, prompting the crew to declare a "MAYDAY". The engine malfunction was reported shortly after the flight departed from Washington Dulles and reached an altitude of 5,000 feet. The crew soon declared an emergency and worked closely with air traffic controllers to ensure a safe emergency landing. According to data from FlightAware, the aircraft remained air-bound for 2 hours and 38 minutes, circling northwest of Washington in a holding pattern to safely dump fuel before landing back at Washington Dulles Airport. During this time, the United Airlines pilots requested air traffic controllers (ATC) for fuel dumping while maintaining an altitude of 6,000 feet to manage the plane's weight and entered a holding pattern northwest of Washington, a report by aviationa2z said. The controllers guided them on how to ensure safe separation from other air traffic while the aircraft safely discharged fuel. Once the dump was complete, pilots sought permission to land using an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach on Runway 19 Centre. Upon landing, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner could not move on its own and had to be towed off the runway due to the disabled left engine. It remained grounded at Washington Dulles Airport as of Monday. There were no injuries in the incident, and the technical malfunction is expected to be investigated further by the airline and relevant aviation authorities.
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
United Airlines passenger tried to stab flight attendant and open emergency doors
When Francisco Severo Torres, from Leominster, Massachusetts, went on a mid-air rant on the United Airlines flight, he attempted to stab a crew member with a broken spoon A United Airlines passenger tore into mid-air rant - insisting his father was Dracula - and tried to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon. Francisco Severo Torres also tried to open an emergency door on the plane as it travelled from Los Angeles to Boston, Massachusetts. The 34-year-old man rambled at other passengers during the journey, stating he wanted to be shot so he could be reincarnated and that he would kill everyone on board. When the male flight attendant tried to calm Torres, the tourist punched him and tried to stab him with the modified metal spoon. The steward felt the implement in Torres' hand hit him on his shirt collar and tie three times, according to court documents. Torres was eventually subdued and arrested when the flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport. He was today jailed for 26 months at a court in Boston after admitting one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants in relation to the incident on the United Airlines Flight 2609. US District Court Judge Patti Saris heard how the defendant loudly rambled at other guests with around 45 minutes left of the journey. A side door on the aircraft became disarmed, according to court documents, and one flight attendant noticed the door's locking handle had been moved. Another saw Torres near the door and believed he had moved the handle. Cabin pressure during flight prevents airplane doors from opening. The judge sentenced Torres to time served, which was around two years since the March 2023 episode. He also will be on supervised release for five years, during which he is prohibited from flying on a commercial aircraft. Torres has spent time in mental health facilities, according to court records. The police chief in his hometown of Leominster, Massachusetts said officers have dealt with him several times since 2014, mostly over family issues and mental health episodes. But magistrate judge Judith Dein had previously declared the man fit for trial based on a mental health evaluation. It had been argued by Torres' lawyers he was not competent for proceedings. The case comes after shocking video captured the moment an unruly passenger was detained after police stormed a plane in Turkey recently. The SunExpress flight, which had been heading for Dalaman, was forced to make an unplanned diversion after a passenger became disruptive mid-flight. The flight took off from Manchester Airport but had to stop almost 700 miles short of its destination at Belgrade in Serbia, at around 10.30pm so cops could deal with the rowdy flyer.
San Francisco Chronicle
10 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Massachusetts man sentenced to 26 months for attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon
FILE - The John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse is shown on Sept. 27, 2024 in Boston. Steve LeBlanc/AP FILE - This booking photo provided by Massachusetts State Police on March 7, 2023, shows Francisco Severo Torres. (Massachusetts State Police via AP, File) AP BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man was sentenced Tuesday to 26 months in prison for attempting to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon and trying to open an airliner's emergency door on a cross-country flight. Francisco Severo Torres, of Leominster, pleaded guilty in May to one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon in the March 2023 disturbance on United Airlines Flight 2609 from Los Angeles to Boston. U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris sentenced Torres to time served, which was just over 2 years. He also will be on supervised release for five years, during which he is prohibited from flying on a commercial aircraft. Advertisement Article continues below this ad According to prosecutor and witness accounts, Torres went on a midair rant and tried to stab a crew member with a modified metal spoon. The plane was about 45 minutes from Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed, according to court documents. One flight attendant noticed the door's locking handle had been moved. Another saw Torres near the door and believed he had moved the handle. Cabin pressure during flight prevents airplane doors from opening. Torres started loudly rambling that his father was Dracula, that he wanted to be shot so he could be reincarnated and that he would kill everyone on board, one passenger said. He punched a male flight attendant, who felt the metal spoon in Torres' hand hit him on his shirt collar and tie three times, according to court documents. No one was injured. Torres was eventually subdued and restrained by other passengers. He was arrested when the flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport, authorities said. A lawyer for Torres could not be reached for comment. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Torres has spent time in mental health facilities, according to court records. The police chief in his hometown said officers have dealt with him several times since 2014, mostly over family issues and mental health episodes. During one court appearance after his arrest, a federal judge ruled that Torres was not competent to stand trial and that he needed additional treatment. Magistrate Judge Judith Dein based her decision on a mental health evaluation of Torres and her own observations.
Toronto Star
10 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Massachusetts man sentenced to 26 months for attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man was sentenced Tuesday to 26 months in prison for attempting to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon and trying to open an airliner's emergency door on a cross-country flight. Francisco Severo Torres, of Leominster, pleaded guilty in May to one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon in the March 2023 disturbance on United Airlines Flight 2609 from Los Angeles to Boston.
