United Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Failure Sparks Fire on Tarmac

Passengers on a Houston-to-New York flight were safely evacuated following a dramatic engine malfunction and fire during takeoff.

A United Airlines Airbus A319 with 104 passengers and five crew members experienced an engine failure at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred as the plane was beginning to take off, with witnesses reporting smoke and flames emanating from the right wing.
Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides, with only one inflatable slide operational, but no injuries were reported during the evacuation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the engine malfunction and has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.
United Airlines rebooked all passengers onto a later flight to New York, ensuring they reached their destination the same day.