Passengers on Houston to New York United Airlines flight evacuated after plane catches fire on runway

United Airlines flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated Sunday morning after the airplane caught on fire during takeoff.

Terrified passengers could be heard panicking in footage obtained by Fox 26. Flames burst out of one of the airplane’s wings as the aircraft began to roll forward for take off.

United Airlines Flight 1382, an Airbus A320, aborted its takeoff from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, due to a “reported engine issue” just after 8:30 a.m., the FAA said in a statement.

A fire seen on the plane’s wing. FOX 26

Terrified passengers seen aboard the flight. FOX 26

A woman reacts during the fire and evacuation. FOX 26

Passengers seen after evacuating the burning plane. FOX 26

Passengers fled to the runway and were taken by the terminal by bus, the FAA added.

Houston firefighters helped passengers evacuate, the agency wrote on X. No injuries were reported.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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