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A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight UA28 traveling from Singapore to San Francisco, encountered a technical problem and declared an emergency on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. The incident unfolded less than an hour into the flight. Details surrounding the exact technical issue are still unclear, but reports indicate a problem with engine number one, which ultimately resulted in a full shutdown.
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The flight crew responded swiftly, initiating emergency procedures and declaring a squawk 7700, the universal aviation distress code. Air traffic control promptly vectored the aircraft back towards Singapore Changi Airport. The plane descended to a safe holding altitude of 15,000 feet and made its way back to Singapore. Thankfully, the aircraft landed safely at Changi Airport, RWY 20C shortly after 21:00 local time, taxiing to gate F42 at Terminal 2.
#aviation #Emergency @united Flight #UA28 operated by a #Boeing 787-9 from #Singapore to #SanFrancisco changed to code 7700 and diverted back to Singapore. No further details yet, will keep you updated. #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/8P9utud8E0
— Aero News Journal-Daily Aviation News (@FlyingFreak73) May 14, 2024
United Airlines confirmed the technical issue and initially announced a rescheduled departure for the flight in approximately three hours. However, further inspection grounded the Boeing 787, resulting in a full cancellation of flight UA28. Passengers were undoubtedly inconvenienced, and the airline is likely working on rebooking them on alternative flights.
This incident serves as a reminder of the robust safety protocols in place for commercial aviation. The crew's swift action and the capabilities of the modern Boeing 787 ensured a safe return to Singapore.