Summary
- A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 experienced engine failure after takeoff from Houston.
- The incident was captured by a passenger who was onboard the 737-900.
- United Airlines dispatched a replacement aircraft to carry passengers to the destination.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 suffered an engine failure shortly after departing Houston, Texas, with a passenger capturing the incident on video. The aircraft returned safely to its origin airport less than an hour after it left Houston.
Operating flight UA1118
The Boeing 737-900, registered as N31412, was operating United Airlines flight UA1118 on March 4, 2024, when shortly after departing Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the aircraft suffered an engine failure.
According to Flightradar24 data, the United Airlines aircraft departed IAH for its destination, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), at 18:40…
