All articles tagged with #engine failure
Former Aston Martin/Alpine F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer was aboard Delta Flight 1067, a Boeing 737-900, from Savannah to Atlanta when the left engine failed after takeoff and the plane returned to Savannah. The aircraft landed safely with fire crews on scene and passengers deplaned without injuries; Szafnauer later posted that fuel was burning from the failed engine.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 bound for West Palm Beach suffered an engine failure on takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, with smoke reported in the cockpit. The plane returned for an emergency landing, passengers exited via slides on a taxiway, and there were no injuries. The FAA will investigate; arrivals were briefly paused, then resumed after about an hour.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 on Flight 543 from Newark to West Palm Beach returned to Newark after reporting an engine failure and cockpit smoke, with passengers evacuated via slides; no injuries were reported. The airport briefly suspended operations for about an hour while the aircraft was moved, then reopened around 7 p.m. JetBlue emphasized safety and said it will cooperate with authorities.
Newark Liberty International Airport reopened around 7 p.m. after a JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced engine failure and smoke in the cockpit, prompting an evacuation and a temporary ground stop; 122 passengers were aboard and one person was hospitalized, with the FAA investigating and delays expected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.