A United Airlines flight destined for Tokyo, Japan, returned to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Saturday following an engine power loss during its departure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident involving a Boeing 777-200ER. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported via X that a piece of the engine cover separated and ignited, which subsequently caused a brushfire on the ground.
The aircraft was carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew members. No injuries were reported among those on board.
The FAA has initiated an investigation into the event.