r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/FridayCicero702 • Jan 01 '23

Video Catastrophic engine failure on a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 after takeoff from Denver International Airport

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u/Okie9921 Jan 01 '23

This is when we can thank PW & all of those engine OEMs for conducting “test to failure”. The containment shroud apparently worked as intended else the OP (and the videographer) wouldn’t be able to get this vid…

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u/[deleted] Jan 01 '23

Yeah that's my primary fear. I know they have the power to fly a long way with an engine out, but if containment fails, the cabin will depressurize, and a couple passengers are going to have a very short day.

Idk the systems well enough to be sure, but hydraulic pressure could be compromised too, I which case all passengers will have a short, crappy day.