Tuesday, May 28, 2024 An engine fire during a surging takeoff on a United Airlines flight to Seattle at Chicago’s O’Hare disrupted travel plans, forcing an emergency evacuation of passengers. On Monday, May 27, a United Airlines aircraft preparing for takeoff at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was forced to abort its departure after one of its engines ignited. Eyewitnesses captured footage showing plumes of smoke billowing from one of the aircraft’s wings.
The mishap occurred on the taxiway as United Flight 2091 was gearing up for its journey to Seattle at around 2 pm. Following the engine blaze, both the Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines confirmed the emergency evacuation of 148 passengers and five crew members. A passenger-recorded video that went viral on social media depicts the moment smoke started spewing from the wing while the aircraft maneuvered along the tarmac.
In response to the incident, the FAA briefly halted all incoming flights to the facility, with normal operations resuming at 2:45 pm. United Airlines reported that there were no injuries and assured that the engine issue was swiftly managed by emergency teams. They also stated that all passengers exited the aircraft safely and in an orderly fashion.
Additionally, the Memorial Day weekend, typically one of the peak travel periods, saw disruptions at other major airports. For instance, JFK International Airport in Queens, New York, experienced a temporary ground halt due to s.
