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United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

December 13, 2025

United Airlines Flight 803, en route to Tokyo, experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Dulles International Airport but safely returned to the airport around 1:20 p. m. on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it will investigate the incident.

United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

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Flight 803 was a Boeing 777-200 heading to Tokyo.
The incident occurred during takeoff from Dulles International Airport.
The plane lost power in one engine before returning safely.
The FAA is set to investigate the engine failure.
The flight landed back at Dulles around 1:20 p. m.

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United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

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