An IAH spokesperson said everyone was evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The FAA said United Airlines Flight 2477 from Memphis rolled onto the grass while exiting onto the taxiway.
Courtney CarpenterThe FAA said United Airlines Flight 2477 from Memphis rolled onto the grass while exiting onto the taxiway.Passengers were evacuated from a United flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday morning, according to an airport spokesperson.According to the FAA, after landing at IAH, United Airlines Flight 2477 from Memphis rolled onto the grass while exiting onto the taxiway around 8 a.m.
In a later update, United said all the evacuated passengers were bused to the terminal and assisted with connections and other needs. The company also says they are removing the luggage and returning them to the passengers as fast as they can. ABC13 spoke with a passenger who was on the plane the moment the incident happened. He says there was a "huge pop" before the aircraft tilted over, catching the passengers by surprise.
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