A United Airlines flight from Beijing to San Francisco aborted its takeoff Monday due to an engine issue, the airline said.
United Flight 889, a Boeing 777-200, was getting ready to take off but still on the ground when one of the engines lost power, according to the airline. The pilots safely brought the aircraft to a stop, and passengers deplaned on the runway.
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WATCH HEREThe plane was carrying 229 passengers, the airline said. No one was injured.
The airline said it arranged hotel rooms for the passengers and was scheduling a new flight on Tuesday to complete the journey.
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