A United Airlines flight scheduled to depart from Houston for New York was forced to abort its takeoff on Sunday, February 2, after a fire broke out in one of its engines. The aircraft was quickly evacuated on the runway in an emergency response, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew onboard.
The flight, identified as United Airlines Flight 1931, was preparing for departure when the incident occurred. As the fire broke out in the engine, the pilots acted swiftly to halt the takeoff and initiate the emergency evacuation procedure. Passengers were safely evacuated via emergency slides, with airport emergency services responding promptly to the scene.The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that emergency responders were on site quickly and that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. United Airlines assured that they would be working closely with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the fire.Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and the situation was resolved quickly with no major disruptions to the surrounding airport operations. Passengers were later rebooked on alternate flights, and the airline expressed its gratitude to both the crew and emergency responders for their swift actions.The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols and the quick response of both airline crews and emergency services in ensuring the safety of everyone onboard. United Airlines has not yet provided further details on the cause of the fire, but an investigation is expected to follow.