Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Diverts to Salt Lake City After In-Flight Engine Shutdown
A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating flight VS41 from London to San Francisco, experienced a significant in-flight issue. While flying over Greenland, the crew was forced to shut down the right-hand Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. The aircraft declared an emergency and diverted from its planned route. It successfully landed several hours later at Salt Lake City International Airport. The flight was subsequently cancelled, and no injuries were reported.
Official Source: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/571542
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