United Airlines flight from Houston to NYC evacuated after 'reported engine issue'

Passengers and the crew of a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York City were evacuated after an engine issue was reported Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The crew of United Airlines Flight 1382 "safely aborted its takeoff" from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to a "reported engine issue" at around 8:35 a.m. local time Sunday, according to the FAA. Passengers on the flight were deplaned on the runway and bused to the terminal. "During takeoff, United flight 1382 received an indication about one engine and halted the takeoff while still on the runway," a United Airlines spokesperson told USA TODAY in a statement. The Houston Fire Department said airport rescue firefighters assisted with the evacuation and that no injuries were reported. A video taken by a passenger and circulated on social media showed smoke and flames coming from a wing of the plane. "HFD did not put out a fire on this incident," the fire department said on social media. "Yes, we are aware of the video. When our units arrived, there was no fire to put out."<br/>