A week ago, the engine of a United Airlines plane caught fire in mid-air after ingesting bubble wrap.
United Airlines experienced its fifth flight incident in a week when a plane had to return to Sydney due to a maintenance issue two hours into its trip to San Francisco. cnn reported.
The Boeing 777-300 aircraft, with 183 passengers and crew on board, landed safely in Sydney after being rerouted by the airline. The passengers were accommodated overnight. It was rebooked for its San Francisco destination according to the United Airlines statement.
This incident on United Flight 830 is part of a series of mishaps for the US airline. A week ago, an engine caught fire in mid-air after ingesting bubble wrap. Another flight had a tire problem after takeoff.
There was also an incident where a United Airlines plane skidded off the runway and another flight bound for Mexico City from San Francisco was diverted to Los Angeles due to system problems.
Boeing, the American aircraft manufacturer, is facing increased scrutiny due to quality and safety issues that arise over time.
