A United Airlines flight from Houston’s Bush Airport to New York was forced to abort takeoff after an engine fire was reported. Passengers evacuated using emergency slides and stairs, but no injuries were reported. Officials are investigating the incident.
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An emergency evacuation resulted from a reported fire caused by an engine problem, forcing a United Airlines flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to New York to cancel its departure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) verified that United Flight 1382 came to a sudden stop on the runway at 8:35 a.m. Sunday due to an engine issue. The Houston Fire Department reports that passengers were evacuated using emergency slides and steps.
Passenger-captured video footage sent to FOX 26 Houston shows flames close to the plane's wing accompanied by a terrified voice screaming, "No, it's on fire!" Passengers were instructed by a flight attendant to stay seated.
Houston Fire officials said they did not have to put out a fire at the location despite the concerning scenario. Among the passengers or crew, no injuries were recorded.
Authorities are looking at the incident's genesis immediately. United Airlines has not yet published a thorough statement on the type of engine failure that occurred.
The episode highlights growing worries about aircraft safety since airlines are under more scrutiny on operational practices and maintenance.
