| Status |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date | Friday 21 November 1997 |
| Time | |
| Type |
 Airbus A320-232 |
| Operator | United Airlines |
| Registration | N413UA |
| MSN | 470 |
| Year of manufature | 1994 |
| Engines | IAE V2527-A5 |
| Crew | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total occupants | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage | Minor |
| Location | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD)  United States of America
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| Phase | Initial climb |
| Nature | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure Airport | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD) |
| Destination Airport | |
| Narrative | The aircraft returned to land at Washington-Dulles International Airport, USA after the no.1 engine fan cowls separated after takeoff. It appeared that fan cowls were not correctly latched following engine maintanance. |
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