UNITED AIRLINES
PLANE CATCHES FIRE IN HOUSTON
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A United Airways airplane taking off from Houston and heading to New York was evacuated after experiencing an engine situation and catching fireplace.
The Federal Aviation Administration tells TMZ … the crew of the Airbus A319 safely aborted takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport as a consequence of a reported engine situation round 8:35 AM on Sunday.
The 104 passengers and 5 crew members deplaned on the runway via a mix of slides and stairs and have been bused to the terminal.
United Airways tells TMZ … “Throughout takeoff, United flight 1382 obtained a sign about one engine and halted the takeoff whereas nonetheless on the runway.” They went on to say there have been no reported accidents.
FOX 26 in Houston obtained video wherein you see the wing of the airplane on fireplace. You possibly can hear a flight attendant ask for the passengers to stay seated. One passenger is overheard saying, “No, it is on fireplace!”
Sunday’s scare comes simply days after 6 individuals have been killed in a airplane crash in Philadelphia. The crash in Philly got here 2 days after an American Eagle regional jet and an Military helicopter collided in Washington D.C., leaving 67 individuals lifeless.
The FAA says they’re now investigating the incident.