Passenger plane experiences engine failure near Denver, drops debris, returns safely

A Boeing 777 passenger jet leaving Denver lost power in one engine. There were reports of an explosion with an immense debris field in Broomfield, CO. No one on the ground was injured from falling parts. Police nearly ran out of crime scene tape. The plane UAL 328 landed safely at the Denver International Airport with no passenger/crew injuries.

(Just for the record, the picture is from this story: https://t.co/T0BYiiZDJZ)— Georgia, you’re our HEROES!!! (@I_am_katertott) February 20, 2021

image taken after takeoff

Flight 328 @united engine caught fire. my parents are on this flight 🙃🙃 everyone’s okay though! pic.twitter.com/cBt82nIkqb

— michaela🦋 (@michaelagiulia) February 20, 2021

NEW: A United Airlines plane with engine troubles has landed safely at Denver International Airport after dropping large chunks of debris in the neighboring town of Broomfield, Colorado; No injuries have been reported. https://t.co/ycXFl1PsRw

— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 20, 2021

Several pieces landed on a soccer field! pic.twitter.com/ydeqHSlr4P

— Ben Bearup (@TheAviationBeat) February 20, 2021

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