United Airlines Flight Catches Fire During Takeoff at Houston Airport; All 109 Passengers Safely Evacuated Before Major Disaster Strikes

Plane on Fire: Incident at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Recently, there was a tragic incident in the US where a plane fell into a river after colliding with a helicopter near Washington DC Airport. Unfortunately, it is reported that all 64 passengers on board lost their lives.

In another alarming event, a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York caught fire while preparing for takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Video footage shows flames erupting from one of the aircraft’s wings, leading to panic among passengers who called for immediate evacuation.

Quick Response Saves Lives

Thanks to the swift actions of the crew, all passengers were safely removed from the aircraft. Firefighters arrived promptly to control the blaze. The Houston Fire Department confirmed through social media that they had successfully evacuated the passengers and were managing the situation on the runway.

It’s reassuring to note that the fire was detected during the takeoff preparation phase at the airport. Had it occurred after takeoff, the consequences could have been far worse. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in this incident. The flight had 104 passengers along with five crew members on board.