United Airlines B777 Flight UA328 engine catches fire at Denver Airport - Emergency Landing

United Airlines B777 Flight UA328 engine catches fire at Denver Airport - Emergency Landing

The 777 was operating flight UA328 from Denver to Honolulu and was climbing out of out Denver’s runway 27 when the right-hand Pratt and Whitney engine’s inlet separated associated with the failure of the engine.

Aviation Herald reports that the pilots declared a Mayday reporting the 777 engine fire.

“The aircraft stopped the climb at about 13,000 feet, the crew requested to return to Denver after running the checklists, AH reported.

“The aircraft returned to Denver for a safe landing on runway 26 about 23 minutes after departure. The aircraft stopped on the runway for a check by emergency services.”

The engine inlet fell into the neighborhood of Broomfield, located about 15km west of Denver.

Here is the dramatic video of the 777 engine fire.

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