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United pilot calls out mayday

NBC News · 20h

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.

Travel Noire on MSN · 47m

‘Mayday’: Engine Failure Causes United Airlines Flight To Return To D.C. Airport

On July 25, United Airlines Flight 108 made an emergency return to its departure site, Washington Dulles International Airport, after experiencing a suspected engine failure.

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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IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Among Airlines Hit By 6 Engine Shutdowns And 3 Mayday Calls In 2025

A pilot repeats Mayday thrice to inform the air traffic controller on the ground that the aircraft is in a life-threatening ...

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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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Mystery as pilot 'didn't send mayday call' before plane vanished without trace

A widespread search is ongoing in Australia after a pilot reportedly didn't send out a 'mayday call' before his aircraft ...

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