The pilot of a United Airlines commercial jet called “mayday, mayday” as the plane’s right engine failed shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport, new audio from the incident shows.

“328, uh, heavy. We’ve experienced engine failure, need to turn. Mayday, mayday. United, uh, 28, United 328, heavy. Mayday, mayday, aircraft, uh …” the pilot said in a brief audio recording obtained from LiveATC Audio Archive.

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