A United 787 engine fire underscores the role of swift pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

A United Airlines Boeing 787 suffered an engine failure after taking off from Los Angeles (not the aircraft pictured). AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A United Airlines jet experienced an apparent engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday. Everyone evacuated, some with their bags, and none of the 268 souls on board were seriously injured. Pilots are trained to handle engine failures, and aircraft are designed to fly on one engine. A United Airlines Boeing 787 turned around 15 minu...