A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced engine failure mid-takeoff on Saturday, leading to an emergency return to Washington Dulles International Airport. United flight 803, destined for Tokyo, was swiftly guided back, ensuring passenger safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident occurred Saturday afternoon, around 1:20 p.m. They assured the public of a detailed investigation to ascertain the cause of the engine failure.

Concurrently, emergency dispatch recordings suggested a runway fire at the airport, prompting the deployment of firefighters. Whether this was directly connected to the United flight's engine issue is still being determined.

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