The aircraft remained on the runway as passengers were safely evacuated using the inflatable slides and stairs before being bused to the terminal. United confirmed that none of the 104 passengers nor the five crew members on board were injured.

More than 100 people were evacuated from a plane on the runway at a Houston airport in the southern United States on Sunday due to an engine issue, federal authorities and the airline said.

United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8:30 a.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. There were no injuries and passengers were bused back to the terminal, the FAA said.

United Airlines Flight 1382 aborted takeoff after an engine fire at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. All passengers evacuated safely.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Video on social media shows the wing of a United Airlines aircraft on fire before more than 100 passengers were evacuated ahead of a flight from Houston.

The 104 passengers and five crew members aboard the flight were evacuated on the runway with slides and stairs, according to United Airlines.