The 104 passengers and five crew members aboard the flight were evacuated on the runway with slides and stairs, according to United Airlines.

A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated after an engine issue was reported before takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flames appeared on the wing of a United Airlines plane following an engine issue at Houston’s main airport, resulting in passengers evacuating via slides and stairs. United Airlines flight 1382 was due to fly to New York City just after 8am on Sunday when it was halted while still on the runway and not yet airborne at George Bush Intercontinental Airport,

A passenger on board a United Airlines flight captured the moment flames and smoke shot out of the aircraft’s wing on take off. United Airlines flight 1382 was due to fly to New York City just after 8am on Sunday (2 February) when it was halted while still on the runway and not yet airborne at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.