INCIDENT United Airlines #UA149 returned to Newark after sparks were observed on departure
A Boeing 777-200ER made an emergency landing at Newark after sparks were observed on departure. The aircraft performing flight #UA149 from Newark to Sao Paulo was seen with sparks coming from the landing gear compartiment on takeoff from runway 22L. The Boeing 777-200ER (reg. N787UA) climbed to 24,000ft over the sea and started to dump…