United Airlines flight UA82 to India aborts takeoff due to cooling fault

Dubai: A United Airlines flight to India had to return to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a malfunction in the electronic cooling system of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The crew declared an emergency, but the aircraft landed safely, with no reported injuries.

Pilots of United Airlines flight UA82 detected a failure in the aircraft's electronics cooling system after take off. Following standard safety procedures, they declared an emergency and returned to land safely after about two hours.

Although the aircraft had reached cruising altitude, the malfunction posed a potential threat. Fortunately, all passengers were unharmed, and the airline worked with airport staff to assist travelers and arrange alternative travel options.

After a safe landing, the plane was taken out of service for inspection.

Passengers received assistance and rebooking options. United Airlines prioritized safety and provided meal vouchers, accommodations, and bookings on the next flights to New Delhi.

Investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause of the malfunction.