On January 3, 2025, a United Airlines (UA) Boeing 777-200ER operating flight UA1828 from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) experienced an engine failure mid-flight. The aircraft made a successful precautionary landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and passengers were safely evacuated.
Passenger Experience and Pilot’s Announcement
One passenger shared their experience of the incident on Reddit:
“The pilot announced that we had lost an engine and needed to divert to Atlanta. Of course, a plane can fly with one engine, but during those 40 minutes, your mind goes elsewhere.”
According to FlightRadar24 data, the aircraft departed Orlando at 21:35 UTC and reported the engine issue after about an hour of flight. It landed safely in Atlanta at 23:33 UTC and taxied to Gate E17 at Concourse E.
Aircraft Details
The flight was operated by a 23.6-year-old Boeing 777-200ER, registered as N221UA. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and configured with 32 First Class and 330 Economy seats, providing a total capacity of 362 passengers. The exact number of passengers onboard during the incident has not been confirmed.
Replacement Aircraft
Due to the engine failure, the aircraft was replaced, and the new aircraft departed Atlanta at 06:54 UTC, arriving safely in Chicago at 08:30 UTC.
Diversion Protocols in Aviation
Airlines follow strict safety protocols when critical mechanical issues, such as an engine failure, occur. For twin-engine aircraft, losing one engine necessitates an immediate diversion to the nearest suitable airport, as per aviation regulations designed to ensure passenger and crew safety.
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