A United Airlines flight experienced a dramatic incident at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Saturday when a visible fire erupted on the aircraft shortly after it landed. The incident prompted urgent action from the crew, who quickly initiated an evacuation of the plane. The flight, arriving from San Francisco, had just vacated the runway when smoke began to billow from the plane’s engine. Witnesses reported seeing flames, which heightened the situation’s urgency. Passengers evacuated via the emergency slides as firefighters arrived on the scene. Local authorities confirmed that everyone on board was safely evacuated and there were no reported injuries. ‘I could see the flames from the cabin. It was terrifying,’ one passenger recounted. The aircraft was safely towed to a remote area of the airport for investigation. The incident raised concerns about airline safety protocols, but officials stated there would be a thorough investigation into what caused the fire. Meanwhile, United Airlines expressed relief that all passengers and crew were unharmed, stating, ‘The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority.’ The airport resumed normal operations shortly after the incident was controlled and cleared, but it highlights the critical need for ongoing safety assessments in air travel.
