The aircraft remained on the runway as passengers were safely evacuated using the inflatable slides and stairs before being bused to the terminal. United confirmed that none of the 104 passengers nor the five crew members on board were injured.

A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated Sunday morning after the airplane caught on fire during takeoff.

A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York caught fire during take-off at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday (local time), as reported by the New York Post. The plane had to be evacuated after the flames burst from one of its wings while it was taxing for take-off.

A United Airlines flight bound for New York was evacuated on Sunday morning after a fire broke out during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA reported that United Airlines Flight 1382 had to abort its takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around 8:35 am due to a “reported engine issue.