United B789 over Atlantic on Aug 3rd 2025, spoiler problem

Last Update: August 5, 2025 / 16:52:25 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 3, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-1122

Departure
Newark, United States

Destination
Cape Town, South Africa

Aircraft Registration
N23983

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B789

A United Boeing 787-9, registration N23983 performing flight UA-1122 from Newark,NJ (USA) to Cape Town (South Africa), was enroute at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean about 250 nm eastsoutheast of Newark when the crew reported they had a spoiler problem and requested to return to Newark. The aircraft dumped fuel on the way back. On approach the crew advised they needed to fly 260 KIAS and would be able to reduce to 185 KIAS later. The aircraft landed safely on Newark's runway 22R at a higher than normal speed (about 180 knots over ground) about 100 minutes after departure.

A passenger reported about 30 minutes into the flight there were noticeable vibrations. The captain announced they had lost part of a wing, they worked all the checklists and were returning to Newark.

The rotation was cancelled.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 37 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 3, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-1122

Departure
Newark, United States

Destination
Cape Town, South Africa

Aircraft Registration
N23983

Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

ICAO Type Designator
B789

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