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United Airlines pilots declared a "Mayday" shortly after departing Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia last week

The Munich-bound flight carrying 219 passengers experienced a left engine failure, according to radio recordings

All passengers and crew deplaned safely after the "mechanical issue," according to a United spokesperson

Pilots operating a United Airlines flight declared “Mayday” after experiencing an engine failure shortly after takeoff last week.

On the evening of Friday, July 25, United flight 108 departed Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia. The Munich-bound flight operating a Boeing 787 carried 219 passengers and 11 crew members.

But as the plane ascended to 10,000 feet, the pilots noticed an issue.

“Failure, engine

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