India, Aug. 4 -- An engine of United Airlines' plane with over 200 passengers on board suddenly collapsed, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing.

More than two hours after its scheduled departure time, Flight 108 left Washington Dulles at approximately 8 pm on Friday, July 25.

After approximately 30 minutes in the air, the 12-year-old Boeing 787 Dreamliner returned to the airport, which is located just outside the country's capital.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and United both issued different statements claiming that this was due to "a mechanical issue."

More information about the incident was provided in air traffic control audio that was first posted to YouTube and then published by LiveATC.net.

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