Aircraft lands safely after dropping particles outdoors Colorado home

A airplane flying over Broomfield, Colorado, dropped particles in a number of areas Saturday, mentioned Broomfield police.

The Boeing 777-200’s proper engine failed shortly after takeoff and has since landed safely at Denver Worldwide Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration mentioned.

No accidents have been reported, police mentioned. Any harm to properties was nonetheless being assessed, Broomfield Police Division Public Data Officer Rachel Welte advised reporters Saturday afternoon.

Authorities launched images of particles outdoors of a home.

“A number of the particles landed in Commons Park and within the Northmoor and Pink Leaf neighborhoods,” police mentioned. “Our patrol officers are working to find all the particles.”

Broomfield police urged residents to not contact any particles they arrive throughout, and to report it to the division.

“The largest factor proper now could be we at the moment are securing the scene,” Welte mentioned throughout a press briefing. “The particles was up to now and huge. When you discover a breach in your house, close to your own home, in your neighborhood, please do not contact it.”

Broomfield seems to be the one space impacted at this level, Welte mentioned.

Police began listening to studies from residents shortly after 1 p.m. native time of a loud explosion and what they thought was a airplane falling from the sky.

“The truth that we’re nonetheless not getting studies of any accidents is totally surprising at this level,” Welte mentioned. “It is wonderful.”

United flight 328 was headed to Honolulu on the time, the FAA mentioned.

In a press release, United mentioned the flight was met by emergency crews “as a precaution” after returning to Denver.

“There are not any reported accidents onboard, and we are going to share extra info because it turns into accessible,” it mentioned.

There have been 231 passengers and 10 crew onboard the flight.

The FAA and Nationwide Transportation Security Board will examine.

Broomfield is about 15 miles north of Denver.

ABC Information’ Amanda Maile contributed to this report.