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Uzbekistan Airways Flight Returns to St. Petersburg due to Engine Failure
Uzbekistan Airways flight HY-636 had to return and make an emergency landing in St. Petersburg, Russia, on August 7th.
The Boeing 757-200 plane took off for Fergana, Uzbekistan, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported an engine failure.
The plane landed uneventfully after burning off excess fuel. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.