United Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Houston Runway
United Airlines Flight 1382 Catches Fire: A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated on February 2, 2025, after an engine issue caused flames to erupt from the aircraft’s wing during takeoff preparations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) around 8:30 a.m. local time.
Evacuation Details: Passengers reported panic as they saw flames, with some using emergency slides to exit the Airbus A319. The Houston Fire Department confirmed that no fire needed to be extinguished upon their arrival, and there were no injuries reported among the 104 passengers and five crew members.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident. United Airlines has arranged for a replacement aircraft to continue the journey, with a new departure scheduled for 12:30 p.m. local time.
This event occurred amidst heightened aviation safety concerns following other recent aviation accidents in the U.S., including a tragic helicopter and plane collision in Washington, D.C., resulting in multiple fatalities.
