"Terrifying Midflight Engine Fire Forces United Airlines Emergency Landing"

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"Terrifying Midflight Engine Fire Forces United Airlines Emergency Landing"
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Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Texas to Florida captured video of flames shooting out of the plane's engine midflight, leading to an emergency landing. The incident, described as an "engine issue," was caused by a compressor stall, likely due to airflow disruption. This comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing aircraft following a series of flight mishaps, including a recent Alaska Airlines incident. The FAA has increased oversight of Boeing's production, and the company faces legal and regulatory challenges.

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