United B772 at Chicago on Jun 16th 2017, engine problem

Last Update: June 17, 2017 / 18:57:35 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 16, 2017

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-881

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Tokyo Narita, Japan

Aircraft Registration
N229UA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

A United Boeing 777-200, registration N229UA performing flight UA-881 from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to Tokyo Narita (Japan), was in the initial climb out of Chicago's runway 28R when the crew requested to maintain 3000 feet reporting a minor engine (PW4090) problem that needed evaluation. The crew subsequently continued the climb but stopped the climb at FL240 indicating the left hand engine exceeded N1 and EGT limits and they needed to return to Chicago. The crew dumped fuel, returned to Chicago for a safe landing on runway 28C and taxied to the apron.

A replacement Boeing 777-200 registration N798UA reached Tokyo with a delay of 4 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago about 23 hours after landing back.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N229UA
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
HAjdkeh cnhd Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
777-222
Number of Seats
BpA Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
B772
Year of Manufacture
Pmdl Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Fbh i Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Elfkgk Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
D Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
C bchli Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
Lcefjglh c Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
Ebqmkbhhh Subscribe to unlock
Pounds of Thrust
P hpd Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
FiphjhdiqhiA jigpli hA qAjdjg fndhcee nl mkmbnldnhipibh qpgidcfflckcddAfnmfbdlnkkbmcAgf gqgcngfnhmiAnkA Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 16, 2017

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-881

Departure
Chicago O'Hare, United States

Destination
Tokyo Narita, Japan

Aircraft Registration
N229UA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 777-200

ICAO Type Designator
B772

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways