United Airlines Jet Turns Back to Connecticut After Piece of Engine Lining Fell Off During Takeoff

United Airlines Jet Turns Back to Connecticut After Piece of Engine Lining Fell Off During Takeoff
The United Airlines logo is displayed at a check-in area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles on Jan. 8, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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A United Airlines plane turned back to a Connecticut airport Thursday after a piece of lining from an engine cover fell off during takeoff.

A United spokesperson said a portion of the engine’s sound-dampening outer liner was found on the runway at Bradley International Airport near Hartford.