A United Airlines plane bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport caught fire upon takeoff on Monday, causing authorities to suspend flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Fox News reported.
United Airlines Flight 2091 was forced to abort takeoff around 2 p.m. after one of its engines caught fire. according to According to Fox News, airport emergency services responded immediately to the incident and managed the situation safely and efficiently. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and, as a precautionary measure, temporarily suspended arrivals at O’Hare, one of the busiest hubs during the Memorial Day travel rush.
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According to the media, the Airbus A320, with 148 passengers and five crew members on board, was towed safely to the gate. All passengers disembarked normally and no one was injured. United Airlines is currently making alternative travel arrangements for passengers affected by the disruption. The FAA will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the engine fire to prevent future accidents and ensure the continued safety of air travel. (RELATED: FAA and United Airlines launch investigation into video showing coach being punched in cockpit during flight)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 23: Passengers board a United Airlines flight at O’Hare International Airport on January 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. United Airlines said Monday it expects to post a loss in the first quarter due to the temporary grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jets over safety concerns. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
The incident at O’Hare coincided with a grounding at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City’s Queens borough, where the Air Traffic Control System Command Center ordered the grounding during the busy Memorial Day travel weekend because of thunderstorms. according to The ground suspension, which began Monday afternoon, is set to extend from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., according to Fox News.
