By Jody Godoy
Dec 13 (Reuters) - A United Airlines (UAL.O) flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The FAA said it will investigate the incident on United Flight 803, which involved a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
“We apologize for unexpectedly returning to Washington Dulles Airport. Our maintenance team needs to service a technical issue on your aircraft before we can depart again. We appreciate your patience, and we’ll keep you updated as we get more information,” United said of the flight on its website.
An airline spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A United Airlines flight to Tokyo returned to Dulles International Airport due to engine failure. The FAA will investigate the incident involving a Boeing 777-200. United Airlines apologized for the delay and stated maintenance is required before departure. No immediate comment from the airline spokesperson.

Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC-area airport