<p>After a United Airlines' engine suffered a fire, the US regulators have ordered more inspections of certain Pratt and Whitney airplane motors.</p>

<p>The engine failure over the weekend in the United Airlines flight had led to dozens of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-boeing-777s-suspended-after-united-airlines-incident-india-not-affected-365290/amp"><strong>Boeing 777</strong></a> aircraft being grounded worldwide, fearing the possibility of any such future incidents.</p>

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<p>"US operators of airplanes equipped with certain Pratt &amp; Whitney PW4000 engines (must) inspect these engines before further flight," instructed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).</p>

<p>This order has been issued by FAA "as a result of a fan-blade failure that occurred Saturday on a Boeing 777-200 that had just departed from Denver International Airport."</p>

<p>The United Flight 328 in question was flying from Denver to Honolulu. Shortly after its take-off, metal fatigue emerged in the engine, leading to an engine failure. The right-side engine caught fire mid-air, leading to debris falling off in neighbourhoods of Broomfield.</p>

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<p>"Operators must conduct a thermal acoustic image (TAI) inspection of the large titanium fan blades located at the front of each engine. TAI technology can detect cracks on the interior surfaces of the hollow fan blades, or in areas that cannot be seen during a visual inspection," the FAA said.</p>

<p>Even before the Denver incident, the US regulators have been investigating jets with Pratt &amp; Whitney engines, for which questions were raised following the December 2020 incident in Japan.</p>


After a United Airlines' engine suffered a fire, the US regulators have ordered more inspections of certain Pratt and Whitney airplane motors. The engine failure over the weekend in the United Airlines flight had led to dozens of Boeing 777 aircraft being grounded worldwide, fearing the possibility of any such future incidents.

After a United Airlines' engine suffered a fire, the US regulators have ordered more inspections of certain Pratt and Whitney airplane motors. The engine failure over the weekend in the United Airlines flight had led to dozens of Boeing 777 aircraft being grounded worldwide, fearing the possibility of any such future incidents. Also read| United Airlines' engine catches fire mid-air; debris falls on houses in Colorado "US operators of airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines (must) inspect these engines before further flight," instructed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This order has been issued by FAA "as a result of a fan-blade failure that occurred Saturday on a Boeing 777-200 that had just departed from Denver International Airport." The United Flight 328 in question was flying from Denver to Honolulu. Shortly after its take-off, metal fatigue emerged in the engine, leading to an engine failure. The right-side engine caught fire mid-air, leading to debris falling off in neighbourhoods of Broomfield. WATCH| "Operators must conduct a thermal acoustic image (TAI) inspection of the large titanium fan blades located at the front of each engine. TAI technology can detect cracks on the interior surfaces of the hollow fan blades, or in areas that cannot be seen during a visual inspection," the FAA said. Even before the Denver incident, the US regulators have been investigating jets with Pratt & Whitney engines, for which questions were raised following the December 2020 incident in Japan.

US regulators order deeper inspections of engines after Denver incident

<p>A day after a United Airlines plane suffered an engine fire in the United States, the US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered extra inspections of some Boeing 777 passenger jets.</p>

<p>The order of investigation has come after a United Airlines Boeing flight suffered an engine fault shortly after its take-off and ended up scattering its debris across the neighbourhoods of Colorado.</p>

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<p>The investigation has led to the suspension of several Boeing 777s from service. However, India remains unaffected by this decision. as the exiting Boeing 777s do not have&nbsp;P&amp;W 4000-112 engine.</p>

<p>"I have directed them to issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive that would require immediate or stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777 airoplanes equipped with certain Pratt &amp; Whitney PW4000 engines," FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.</p>

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<p>The flight had nearly 230 passengers and 10 crew members on board when the right engine of the plane set ablaze. This led to the cover of the wing, too, coming out mid-air.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Headed to Honolulu, the flight had to make an emergency landing at the Denver airport.</p>

<p>While there were no injuries, on the plane or the ground, the FAA believes a safety data review and additional checks of the jet engine's fan blades as needed.</p>

<p>"Boeing is actively monitoring recent events related to United Airlines Flight 328. While the NTSB investigation is ongoing, we recommended suspending operations of the 69 in-service and 59 in-storage 777s powered by Pratt &amp; Whitney 4000-112 engines until the FAA identifies the appropriate inspection protocol," Boeing said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Boeing supports the decision yesterday by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, and the FAA’s action today to suspend operations of 777 aircraft powered by Pratt &amp; Whitney 4000-112 engines. We are working with these regulators as they take actions while these planes are on the ground and further inspections are conducted by Pratt &amp; Whitney," it said.</p>


A day after a United Airlines plane suffered an engine fire in the United States, the US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered extra inspections of some Boeing 777 passenger jets.

A day after a United Airlines plane suffered an engine fire in the United States, the US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered extra inspections of some Boeing 777 passenger jets. The order of investigation has come after a United Airlines Boeing flight suffered an engine fault shortly after its take-off and ended up scattering its debris across the neighbourhoods of Colorado. Also read| United Airlines' engine catches fire mid-air; debris falls on houses in Colorado The investigation has led to the suspension of several Boeing 777s from service. However, India remains unaffected by this decision. as the exiting Boeing 777s do not have P&W 4000-112 engine. "I have directed them to issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive that would require immediate or stepped-up inspections of Boeing 777 airoplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines," FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. Statement from FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. pic.twitter.com/dGkUYuKNAL — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) February 21, 2021 × The flight had nearly 230 passengers and 10 crew members on board when the right engine of the plane set ablaze. This led to the cover of the wing, too, coming out mid-air. WATCH| Headed to Honolulu, the flight had to make an emergency landing at the Denver airport. While there were no injuries, on the plane or the ground, the FAA believes a safety data review and additional checks of the jet engine's fan blades as needed. "Boeing is actively monitoring recent events related to United Airlines Flight 328. While the NTSB investigation is ongoing, we recommended suspending operations of the 69 in-service and 59 in-storage 777s powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000-112 engines until the FAA identifies the appropriate inspection protocol," Boeing said in a statement. "Boeing supports the decision yesterday by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, and the FAA’s action today to suspend operations of 777 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000-112 engines. We are working with these regulators as they take actions while these planes are on the ground and further inspections are conducted by Pratt & Whitney," it said.

Several Boeing 777s suspended after United Airlines' incident; India not affected

<p>The neighbourhoods of Broomfield had an untimely rain, but of plane debris as a United Airlines plane took flight with a faulty engine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>United Flight 328 had to return to Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon after its engine caught fire midway.</p>

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<p>The plane, bound for Honolulu, suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off which led to debris falling off on neighbourhoods of Broomfield, Colorado.</p>

<p>"The FAA is aware of reports of debris in the vicinity of the airplane's flight path," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Shortly after take-off, the plane's right-side engine experienced a fault which resulted in a fire in the engine. This led to debris falling off in front porches, open fields and house roofs of people in the city.</p>

<p>"Getting reports that a plane flying over @broomfield had engine trouble and dropped debris in several neighborhoods around 1:08 pm. No injuries reported at this time. Plane did not land in Broomfield," a tweet by the Broomfield Police Department read.</p>

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<p>Locals rushed to Twitter to send out pictures of debris scattered in different areas and even their own houses in areas such as Commons Park and Elmwood.</p>

<p>The police department cautioned locals to stay away from debris and not touch it.</p>

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<p>A weather alert was also issued later in the city urging people to exercise caution on roads. Many believe the bad weather conditions may also have added to the unstable condition of the faulty engine of the United Airlines flight.</p>

<p>The plane landed within 20 minutes of Broomfield Police Department's tweet. As of now, no casualties have been reported. An investigation is being launched into the matter of the faulty engine.</p>


The neighbourhoods of Broomfield had an untimely rain, but of plane debris as a United Airlines plane took flight with a faulty engine. United Flight 328 had to return to Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon after its engine caught fire midway.

The neighbourhoods of Broomfield had an untimely rain, but of plane debris as a United Airlines plane took flight with a faulty engine. United Flight 328 had to return to Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon after its engine caught fire midway. https://t.co/FfnekCUXD8 — Nacho (@ChipzNgiggles) February 20, 2021 × The plane, bound for Honolulu, suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off which led to debris falling off on neighbourhoods of Broomfield, Colorado. "The FAA is aware of reports of debris in the vicinity of the airplane's flight path," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. This photo was taken near 13th and Elmwood. Media stage in Commons Park on North side near dog park. PIO eta is 30 mins. pic.twitter.com/vfXlToB5mE — Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021 × Shortly after take-off, the plane's right-side engine experienced a fault which resulted in a fire in the engine. This led to debris falling off in front porches, open fields and house roofs of people in the city. "Getting reports that a plane flying over @broomfield had engine trouble and dropped debris in several neighborhoods around 1:08 pm. No injuries reported at this time. Plane did not land in Broomfield," a tweet by the Broomfield Police Department read. Additional debris scattered across turf field at Commons Park. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/tmos5HBVwV — Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021 × Locals rushed to Twitter to send out pictures of debris scattered in different areas and even their own houses in areas such as Commons Park and Elmwood. The police department cautioned locals to stay away from debris and not touch it. .@NTSB is sending a team to take over the investigation. Once again please don’t touch or move any debris and report to dispatch at 303.438.6400 ASAP. pic.twitter.com/zBl0s4jIFA — Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021 × A weather alert was also issued later in the city urging people to exercise caution on roads. Many believe the bad weather conditions may also have added to the unstable condition of the faulty engine of the United Airlines flight. The plane landed within 20 minutes of Broomfield Police Department's tweet. As of now, no casualties have been reported. An investigation is being launched into the matter of the faulty engine.

United Airlines' engine catches fire mid-air; debris falls on houses in Colorado

The main locations of wreckage from the Egypt Air plane that crashed in the eastern Mediterranean sea last month have been identified, the Egyptian-led investigation committee said Wednesday. All 66 passengers and crew died in the accident.<br />
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The John Lethbridge, a search boat contracted by the Egyptian government, is working on the spot and has provided the first images of the debris to investigators. It is still not clear which parts of the plane have been found.&nbsp;<br />
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Previously collected debris will also be handed over to the investigation committee. This will allow a team to draw a map and narrow the research to locate the black boxes, fundamental instruments to understand the reason for a plane crash.<br />
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To recover the black boxes some 3,000 metres below the sea surface, investigators will need to pinpoint the signals to within a few metres.<br />
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Next step will be to find the black boxes. It will be a race against time -- the signals from them are expected to die within a week

The main locations of wreckage from the Egypt Air plane that crashed in the eastern Mediterranean sea last month have been identified, the Egyptian-led investigation committee said Wednesday. All 66 passengers and crew died in the accident. The John Lethbridge, a search boat contracted by the Egyptian government, is working on the spot and has provided the first images of the debris to investigators. It is still not clear which parts of the plane have been found. Previously collected debris will also be handed over to the investigation committee. This will allow a team to draw a map and narrow the research to locate the black boxes, fundamental instruments to understand the reason for a plane crash. To recover the black boxes some 3,000 metres below the sea surface, investigators will need to pinpoint the signals to within a few metres. It is a race against time though, signals emitted by the flight data recorders are expected to expire on June 24. (Reuters)

Debris of Egypt Air plane that went missing last month found in the Mediterranean