Aircraft going to New York caught fire: The news of aircraft accident is coming from America once again. A flight from United Airlines from Houston to New York was evacuated shortly before flying on Sunday due to engine fire. Flight number 1382 was to depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lagardia Airport at 8:30 am local time, when the crew indicated an engine malfunction, causing the flight to stop on the runway. A statement issued by the airline gave information about the accident.
In this regard, the Federal Aviation Authority said that there was a problem in the engine due to which the takeoff was canceled. The passengers were removed on the runway and then taken from the bus to the terminal.
The aircraft had more than 100 passengers.
According to officials, all 104 passengers were safely taken from the aircraft to the runway using slides and stairs. He was then taken to the terminal by bus and no one was informed about the injuries.
Smoke and fire were coming out of an engine of the aircraft.
In the video of the accident that went viral on social media, smoke and fire can be seen coming out of an engine of Airbus A319 aircraft going towards Lagardia Airport in New York. United Airlines said passengers have been re -determined for the second flight on Sunday afternoon.
There was a recent plane crash.
It is noteworthy that recently an American Airlines aircraft near Reagan National Airport outside Washington collided with the US Army Black Hawk helicopter. Both aircraft fell into the Potomac River due to the accident. US officials have confirmed that all 67 people have died. On Friday night, another plane crashed near a mall in Philadelphia, killing seven people and injuring 19 others.
