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Incident involving United Airlines aircraft reported at Dulles International Airport
An aviation incident involving a United Airlines aircraft was reported Tuesday at Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting an emergency response and temporary operational disruptions.
According to preliminary information, United Airlines Flight 803 (UA803), a Boeing 777 scheduled to operate from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), experienced an engine malfunction during takeoff.
Reports indicate the incident involved an engine blowout or engine fire shortly after departure, which led to debris and heat igniting multiple brush fires near the runway.
Airport fire and rescue units, along with multiple supporting fire departments, were immediately dispatched to the airfield.
Fire crews worked to extinguish brush fires reported near Runway 1C, while airport operations focused on securing the affected areas and maintaining safety.
Following the engine issue, the aircraft entered a holding pattern to dump fuel in accordance with safety procedures before making an emergency return to Dulles.
Smoke was visible near the runway area as firefighters addressed the ground fires. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
The aircraft later landed safely at Dulles International Airport.
Emergency personnel remained on scene following the landing to ensure the situation was fully stabilized.
Some unconfirmed information circulating indicates that the same aircraft may have experienced an engine-related issue earlier this year, on June 21, 2025.
Officials have not verified this information, and no connection has been established between that reported incident and Tuesdayโs event.
The Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines, and airport officials are expected to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the engine malfunction and the resulting brush fires.
This remains an active investigation, and additional verified details will be released as they become available.
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Victims Identified After Military Aircraft Carrying Burn Patient Crashes in Galveston Bay
Mexican authorities have released the identities of those killed after a Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay while transporting a critically injured burn patient on a humanitarian mission.
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico (SEMAR) confirmed that the King Air ANX-1209 aircraft, operated by the Mexican Navy, went down Monday while en route from Mexico to Galveston, Texas.
The flight was part of a medical evacuation under Plan Marina, conducted in coordination with the Michou and Mau Foundation, which specializes in transporting children with severe burns for advanced treatment.
Multiple agencies responded to the crash, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office.
A large law enforcement and first-responder presence was observed near the base of the Interstate 45 Causeway as rescue and recovery operations unfolded.
SEMAR confirmed that eight people were aboard the aircraft: four members of the naval crew and four civilians.
Of those, five have been confirmed dead, one remains missing and is presumed deceased, and two survived and are receiving medical care.
Confirmed fatalities โ Mexican Navy personnel:
- Lieutenant A.N. P.A. Vรญctor Rafael Pรฉrez Hernรกndez
- Lieutenant S.S.N. Juan Ivรกn Zaragoza Flores
- Marinero A.N. E. Av. Guadalupe Flores Barranco
Missing and presumed deceased:
- Lieutenant A.N. P.A. Luis Enrique Castillo Terrones
(His body has not been recovered; however, SEMAR stated that given the circumstances, he is presumed deceased.)
Civilian passengers who died:
- Federico Efraรญn Ramรญrez Cruz, pediatric burn patient
- Dr. Juan Alfonso Adame Gonzรกlez, physician accompanying the patient
Survivors:
- Julia Aracelis Cruz Vera, patient companion
- Miriam de Jesรบs Rosas Mancilla, nurse
In a statement, the Mexican Navy emphasized that the aircraft was conducting a humanitarian medical support mission at the time of the crash, underscoring the risks associated with emergency medical evacuations.
The death of Dr. Juan Alfonso Adame Gonzรกlez has prompted an outpouring of grief in his hometown of Tomatlรกn, Jalisco. Community members, colleagues, and local leaders described him as a deeply committed physician who dedicated his life to humanitarian service. He was escorting a severely burned child to Shriners Hospital in Galveston when the crash occurred.
Local tributes described Dr. Adame Gonzรกlez as โa brave young man and a hero who gave his life in service to others.โ Family members, friends, and colleagues highlighted his unwavering commitment to helping vulnerable children and his strong sense of duty instilled through his upbringing.
SEMAR and the Michou and Mau Foundation also issued statements mourning the loss, noting the critical importance of these missions in saving the lives of children with severe burn injuries.
Investigations into the cause of the crash remain ongoing, with Mexican and U.S. authorities working jointly to determine what led to the incident.
Condolences continue to pour in for the families of all victims, as well as for the community of Tomatlรกn, which mourns the loss of a physician remembered for his compassion, professionalism, and lifelong dedication to service.