All articles tagged with #engine failure
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Aviation Geek Club
During the filming of the TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep, pilot Steve Rosenberg experienced a catastrophic engine failure while flying a Corsair aircraft, which ended his and the aircraft's involvement in the series. The incident occurred in 1976 and led to a lengthy restoration process, marking a significant event in the show's production history.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles Airport while en route to Tokyo, but safely returned to the airport with no injuries; a fire caused by brush ignited during departure was extinguished, and the FAA is investigating.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The FAA has grounded all MD-11 aircraft following a crash involving UPS Flight 2976, which is under investigation for engine and pylon detachment issues that may affect other jets of the same type, leading to safety concerns and inspections across UPS, FedEx, and Western Global Airlines fleets.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating engine failures in over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016-2020, following reports of connecting rod bearing problems, to assess potential safety issues beyond a previous recall.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Boston 25 News
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles, declared an emergency, and safely returned for a landing with no injuries; the FAA is investigating.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
A United Airlines flight to Munich declared an emergency due to engine failure shortly after takeoff from D.C., returned safely to Dulles Airport, and was canceled, with investigations ongoing into the mechanical issue.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NewsNation
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Dulles Airport en route to Munich, prompting a mayday call. The plane, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew, returned safely after dumping fuel and an emergency landing. The incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Dulles to Munich declared an emergency due to suspected engine failure shortly after takeoff, made an emergency landing at Dulles, and was safely checked and towed without disrupting other flights.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by New York Post
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles, prompting a Mayday call; the plane safely returned and landed after circling to dump fuel, with all passengers and crew unharmed.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WJLA
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles, declared a Mayday, and safely returned after dumping fuel and circling the airport, with all passengers and crew unharmed.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A Delta Boeing 767 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from LAX, causing the pilots to return to the airport. The plane landed safely, passengers deplaned normally, and an investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Jalopnik
The article discusses the Porsche 911 GT3 (991 generation) as an otherwise excellent car hampered by a problematic engine, specifically the faulty connecting rod bolts in the 3.8-liter flat-six motor that could lead to engine failure, which Porsche addressed by replacing all engines under warranty.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg
A preliminary report on the Air India crash suggests a possible simultaneous dual engine failure shortly after takeoff, with investigations focusing on fuel control switches and pilot actions, but no definitive cause has been established yet.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by FOX13 Memphis
Nissan is recalling over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada, including certain Rogue, Altima, Infiniti QX50, and QX55 models, due to potential manufacturing defects in VC-Turbo engines that could cause engine failure and increase crash risks. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace engines free of charge, with affected owners notified by mail.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Nissan is recalling over 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, including certain Rogue, Altima, Infiniti QX50, and QX55 models, due to potential manufacturing defects in VC-Turbo engines that could cause engine failure and increase crash risks. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace engines free of charge, with affected owners notified by mail.