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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Panic on United Airlines flight after flames shoot out of wing on take-off

Flames appeared on the wing of a United Airlines plane following an engine issue at Houston’s main airport, resulting in passengers evacuating via slides and stairs.

United Airlines flight 1382 was due to fly to New York City just after 8am on Sunday when it was halted while still on the runway and not yet airborne at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

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