Local NewsBoeing 777 experiences engine failure, leading to emergency diversion to Denver

Boeing 777 experiences engine failure, leading to emergency diversion to Denver

FAA Issues Emergency Inspection Order For Boeing 777 Aircraft With Pratt & Whitney Engines EVERETT, WA - FEBRUARY 22: A sign on the exterior of Boeing's airplane production facility is seen on February 22, 2021 in Everett, Washington. Following Saturday's engine failure on a Boeing 777 over Denver, the FAA issued an emergency inspection order for Boeing 777 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) David Ryder

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1:10 PM EDT, March 29, 2024

United Airlines reported that its flight from San Francisco to Paris was redirected to Denver International Airport on Thursday evening because of an engine problem.

Changed course to Denver

The flight, United Flight 990, operated on a Boeing 777-200, made a safe landing in Denver after the crew detected an issue with one of the engines. Although emergency services were prepared to respond, their assistance was ultimately not required. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 revealed that the aircraft was flying north over Canada before it changed course, turning south towards Denver.

273 passengers on board

United Airlines stated that passengers disembarked from the aircraft in a standard manner, and the airline is currently assisting its customers with alternative flight arrangements for Friday. The flight had 273 passengers and 12 crew members on board.

Soruce: CBS News