If you think the turbulence you felt on a recent flight was bad, ask the passengers onboard the Boeing 777-200 aircraft, heading from Denver to Honolulu on Saturday.
With 231 passengers and ten crew aboard, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure in its right engine, with flames erupting under the wing, even as the plane began to lose altitude.
The plane landed safely at Denver International Airport, and no one on board or the ground was hurt. However, authorities and passengers were deeply shaken.
Shocking videos and photographs have emerged on social media from inside the United flight 328, showing the engine on fire. You can see a few of the videos below:
️VIDEO OF ENGINE EXPLOSION
From the Dash Cam of Zach Allen In Broomfield: https://t.co/6Syowuy9yI pic.twitter.com/SVqE55TlPN
— Ryan Greene (@RyanCBS4) February 20, 2021
BREAKING
United flight 328 lands at DIA after losing part of its engine en route to Hawaii. Debris fell into a neighborhood in Broomfield as passengers onboard described a loud bang.
You can hear passengers clapping when the plane touched down.
Video: Troy Lewis #9News pic.twitter.com/lf8aOXLrsb
— Marc Sallinger (@MarcSallinger) February 20, 2021
This photo was taken near 13th and Elmwood. Media stage in Commons Park on North side near dog park. PIO eta is 30 mins. pic.twitter.com/vfXlToB5mE
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021
Another photo of debris from a home off Elmwood in @broomfield. pic.twitter.com/VXEHEMpeDD
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021
Additional debris scattered across turf field at Commons Park. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/tmos5HBVwV
— Broomfield Police (@BroomfieldPD) February 20, 2021
Wow! Mark Moskovics’ Ring camera caught the moment this piece of debris came crashing down in his neighborhood in Broomfield. You can also hear other pieces coming down off-screen @CBSDenver pic.twitter.com/bnQI4MVGSo
— Conor McCue (@ConorMcCueTV) February 20, 2021
