United Airlines Flight Catches Fire During Takeoff In Houston, People Evacuated | Video

Last Updated:February 03, 2025, 07:18 IST

United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a "reported engine issue" on Sunday as one of its wings caught fire during takeoff.

A United Airlines flight caught fire during takeoff in Texas, forcing evacuation. (Photo: X)

A United Airlines flight from Houston en route to New York was evacuated on Sunday morning (local time) after it caught fire during take-off, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This happened days after two deadly accidents in the US.

United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a “reported engine issue" at around 8:35 am on Sunday, as per the FAA. Videos showed the wing of the United Airlines in flames.

In the video, a flight attendant could be heard asking for passengers to stay in their seats. “No, it’s on fire!" one of the passengers can be heard saying. Passengers evacuated from the plane using stairs and the emergency slide, according to the Houston Fire Department.

The Houston Fire Department said no injuries were reported after it assisted with deboarding the plane. The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319, scheduled to fly to LaGuardia Airport in New York. There were 104 passengers and five crew members onboard.

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