Washington Dulles Airport Incident Highlights Importance of Crew Training and Equipment Maintenance
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff on December 13, 2025, and returned safely to Washington Dulles International Airport. According to AeroTime, a piece of the engine cover separated and caught fire, sparking a brush fire on airport grounds. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, which did not result in any injuries or significant damage. United Airlines is working with customers to rebook travel and provide additional updates as the investigation progresses.