United Airlines Flight Houston to New York Evacuated, Plane on Fire

A United Airlines flight from Houston to LaGuardia caught fire and had to turn back and be evacuated.

What is going on? pic.twitter.com/x57RNOrGbw

— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) February 2, 2025

🚨United Airlines flight was evacuated this morning when the plane caught fire during takeoff in Houston Texas.
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 2, 2025

Of course, people are on edge after the two horrific recent crashes.

Air travel is very safe, but it doesn't feel that way. Arriving at one's destination safely without incident shouldn't be a matter of luck.