<p>Houston: A United Airlines flight bound for New York was evacuated Sunday morning after catching fire during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).</p><p>The FAA reported that United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a “reported engine issue” around 8:35 am.</p>.<p>A video obtained by FOX 26 Houston shows flames visible on the plane’s wing. In the footage, a flight attendant can be heard instructing passengers to remain seated, while one traveller exclaims, “No, it’s on fire!”</p><p>Passengers evacuated using stairs and the emergency slide, according to the Houston Fire Department. A video from the scene shows a group of fliers standing on the tarmac.</p>.United Airlines signs deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet.<p>Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. The Houston Fire Department stated they did not have to extinguish a fire related to the incident.</p><p>The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319, scheduled to fly to LaGuardia Airport in New York. There were 104 passengers and five crew members onboard.</p><p>A replacement aircraft is set to depart for New York at 12:30 pm, the Houston Airport confirmed.</p><p>The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident.</p>
<p>Houston: A United Airlines flight bound for New York was evacuated Sunday morning after catching fire during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).</p><p>The FAA reported that United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a “reported engine issue” around 8:35 am.</p>.<p>A video obtained by FOX 26 Houston shows flames visible on the plane’s wing. In the footage, a flight attendant can be heard instructing passengers to remain seated, while one traveller exclaims, “No, it’s on fire!”</p><p>Passengers evacuated using stairs and the emergency slide, according to the Houston Fire Department. A video from the scene shows a group of fliers standing on the tarmac.</p>.United Airlines signs deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight internet.<p>Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. The Houston Fire Department stated they did not have to extinguish a fire related to the incident.</p><p>The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319, scheduled to fly to LaGuardia Airport in New York. There were 104 passengers and five crew members onboard.</p><p>A replacement aircraft is set to depart for New York at 12:30 pm, the Houston Airport confirmed.</p><p>The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident.</p>