Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC-area airport

Dec 13 - A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was ‍forced ​to return to ‍Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on ​Saturday ​afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration ‍said.  

The FAA said it will investigate ​the incident ⁠on United Flight 803, which involved a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.    

"We apologize for unexpectedly returning ​to Washington Dulles Airport. Our maintenance team needs ‌to service a ​technical issue on your aircraft before we can depart again. We appreciate your patience, and we'll keep you updated as we get more ‍information," United said of the flight ​on its website.

An airline spokesperson did not ​immediately respond to a ‌request for comment. REUTERS