United Airlines flight 889 had to abort its takeoff at Beijing Capital International Airport after one of its engines caught fire. Passengers reported a loud bang and a burning smell inside the cabin. The pilots took immediate action, halting the takeoff, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The incident canceled Flight 889 for the day and led to further cancellations. This incident occurs amid ongoing safety concerns for United Airlines, especially following a similar event with a different aircraft model earlier this year.
Passengers reported hearing a loud bang as United Airlines flight 889's engine caught fire during takeoff at Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday.
The pilot stopped the plane immediately, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in the engine, preventing a potential disaster.
A passenger onboard described the scene, mentioning a burning odor and firefighters appearing visibly nervous as they responded to the engine fire.
Flight 889 was canceled following the incident, with a replacement flight scheduled for the following day, highlighting ongoing safety concerns with United Airlines.
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