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
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.