United Airlines Flight Evacuated on Runway After Engine Issue Sparks Flames and Smoke

Star Tribune
United Airlines flight evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport

Passengers were evacuated via slides and stairs from a jetliner at Houston’s main airport on Sunday after an engine problem during takeoff caused smoke and fire on the right wing. United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8:30 a.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. There were no injuries and passengers were bused back to the terminal, the FAA said. The takeoff was stopped after the Airbus A319 ‘’received an indication about one engine,‘’ the statement said. KPRC-TV obtained a passenger’s video of orange flames and smoke spewing from the wing as it sped down the runway. A passenger can be heard saying, ‘’Please, please, get us out of here.‘’

Left
Star Tribune
Simple Flying
United Airlines Grounds Airbus A319 After Engine Flames Prompt Evacuation In Houston

An Airbus A319 , operated by United Airlines , was grounded on Sunday after a startling incident at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. The aircraft was bound for New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), but halted its takeoff and evacuated after the crew received an engine notification. Video from onboard depicts flames and smoke being emitted from the engine, but notably, fire officials later confirmed that a fire was “not put out.” The incident is the latest in a string of high-profile events that the aviation industry has grappled with in the past week.

Middle
Simple Flying
OAN
United Airlines Plane Evacuated After It Catches Fire On Runway

A United States flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated after it caught on fire during takeoff. On Sunday, United Airlines Flight 1382, an Airbus A320, was evacuated at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, after an engine fire forced the crew to abort takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane was evacuated due to a “reported engine issue” just after 8:30 a.m. Some passengers had to evacuate using emergency slides, while others exited through the jet bridge, according to the Houston Fire Department. Video footage taken by passengers shows them standing on the tarmac as emergency crews responded.

Right
OAN
Sponsored

Western Razor Co.

Get 5% off now with code FREESPOKE! Ditch the disposables and switch to an American-made safety razor and get a better shave.
View More

News Results

United Airlines flight evacuated over engine issue: "It's on fire"
A United Airlines flight was evacuated after an aborted takeoff when passengers noticed a wing was on fire. Footage obtained from inside of the plane shows the cabin crew asking people to sit back down, and someone responding: "No, it's on fire" The Federal Aviation Authority has said the cause of the fire was a reported "engine malfunction"
News Article Image
Passenger plane evacuated at Houston airport due to engine issue, FAA says
(Reuters) - More than 100 people were evacuated from a plane on the runway at a Houston airport in the southern United States on Sunday due to an engine issue, federal authorities and the airline said. No one was reported injured after the crew of ...
News Article Image
United Airlines flight evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport
United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway. There were no injuries and passengers were bused back to the terminal. The Airbus A319 “received an indication about one engine,” the FAA said. The flight had 104 passengers and five crewmembers.
News Article Image
WATCH: Passengers Evacuated After Wing on United Airlines Flight Bursts into Flames Before Takeoff in Houston, Texas
Passengers reportedly used the emergency slide to exit the plane on the runway. No injuries have been reported. The Airbus A319 was flying to LaGuardia Airport in New York. The FAA will investigate the cause of the engine fire on the flight from Houston to New York City.
News Article Image
Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
Houston Flight Evacuated Before Takeoff Because of Engine Fire, Video Shows. Flight 1382 was about to depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport for LaGuardia Airport. Crew “received an indication about one engine and halted the takeoff while still on the runway,” United says.
News Article Image
United Airlines Flight Evacuated in Houston After Engine Fire Before Takeoff
A United Airlines flight preparing to depart from Houston to New York had to be evacuated after it caught fire during takeoff on Sunday 2 February. United Airlines flight UA1382, operated by an Airbus A319-100, was preparing to depart from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) around 8.35am local time. The flight was to be a scheduled service to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). United Airlines Engine Fire Houston (IAH) During the takeoff roll on runway 15R, passengers saw smoke and flames emanating from the aircraft’s right wing. As a result, the takeoff was rejected at high speed and the aircraft was brought to a stop on the runway. Cabin crew then evacuated the aircraft via emergency slides and airstairs. According to the Aviation Herald, flight crew reported a failure of the right-hand engine and requested fire services to attend. [xyz-ips snippet=
News Article Image
United Airlines flight evacuated before takeoff after engine issue
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York were evacuated before takeoff. The FAA said takeoff was "safely aborted" due to a "reported engine issue" No injuries were reported, according to the Houston Fire Department, which was assisting at the scene.
News Article Image
Sponsored

Western Razor Co.

Get 5% off now with code FREESPOKE! Ditch the disposables and switch to an American-made safety razor and get a better shave.
View More