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Emirates Engine Failure; Flight Returns to Dubai

What: Emirates Boeing 777-300 en route from Dubai to Colombo
Where: Dubai
When: Dec 16th 2010
Why: While en route, Flight EK-650 developed engine problems, and returned to Dubai to make a safe landing. An engine failure was reported.

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