Emergency Landing at Dulles: What Happens When a Plane Declares Mayday?
A United Airlines Boeing 787, Flight 108, experienced a suspected engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting the pilot to declare a mayday. The flight, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew members, was en route to Munich, Germany when the pilot reported the left engine failure. The plane then circled back and safely landed at Dulles approximately 30 minutes later, with all passengers deplaning normally. The flight was subsequently canceled and passengers were rebooked on alternative travel arrangements.
John Q. Hosedrinker