The United flight skidded off the taxiway in Houston, causing concern about airplane safety.
This incident is part of a series of alarming incidents involving United Boeing aircraft.
Passengers and crew aboard the flight were safely evacuated.
There are questions about the cause of the incident and the overall safety of United aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
What happened during the incident?
—The United flight skidded off the taxiway in Houston while landing, causing the engine and part of the wing to rest on the ground.
Were there any injuries?
—No, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
Is this the first incident involving United Boeing aircraft?
—No, there have been multiple incidents involving United Boeing aircraft in recent days, including an emergency landing and an engine fire.
What is being done to investigate the incident?
—The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Are there concerns about the safety of United aircraft?
—Yes, the series of incidents involving United Boeing aircraft has raised concerns about the overall safety of the airline's planes.
02:47A United flight skidded off the taxiway in Houston, causing concern about airplane safety.
03:58Passengers and crew aboard the flight were safely evacuated.
05:10There have been multiple incidents involving United Boeing aircraft in recent days, raising concerns about the safety of the planes.
06:46The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
