United Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Catches Fire

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A United Airlines flight from Houston to Fort Myers made an emergency landing after flames shot out from the left engine, causing panic among passengers. The 21-year-old Boeing 737 with 167 passengers onboard experienced engine compressor stalls, leading to excess fuel burning off. Despite the terrifying experience, the flight landed safely, and passengers deplaned normally, with one passenger expressing the belief that they were going to die as the plane rocked back and forth during the incident.
Topics:business#aviation#aviation-safety#emergency-landing#engine-fire#passenger-experience#united-airlines
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