United Airlines flight evacuated before takeoff after engine issue

Published February 2, 2025 3:18pm ET



A United Airlines flight in Houston had to be evacuated Sunday morning before takeoff after flames started coming from one of the plane’s engines, the latest in a string of aviation incidents this past week.

The flight, which was scheduled to fly to New York, was evacuated just before takeoff when an engine issue was reported, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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