Engine fire forces emergency evacuation on Houston flight
Passengers on a flight from Houston to New York experienced a horrifying moment when it was discovered that one of the engines was malfunctioning. A video, circulated online by a passenger, showed flames emanating from the engine located under the wing.
The unsettling incident occurred while the plane was preparing for departure from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. The flight was headed to New York and the incident took place on Sunday, February 2, at around 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
The takeoff of the Airbus A320 was interrupted due to engine problems, as later reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Terrifying videos that appeared online depict the incident clearly.
USA. Video from the plane. Engine burst into flames
One passenger recorded a video showing flames under the engine, which was subsequently published by FOX 26 Houston on their channel. The other passengers were understandably terrified, with cries of "Please, get us out!" and "Oh my God!" heard in the background of the video.
Fortunately, the incident ended without any injuries. The FAA reported that the plane was evacuated, with all passengers safely escaping to the runway before being transported by buses to the terminal. Firefighters assisted with the operation.
At the time of the incident, there were 104 passengers and five crew members on board. No injuries were reported, and a replacement plane departed at 1:30 PM, heading to LaGuardia Airport in New York. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
