Korean Air Flight Catches Fire Before Takeoff at HND

The engine of a Korean Air flight burst into flames prior to takeoff at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) Friday. Crews were able to extinguish the fire within an hour and passengers were evacuated from the Boeing 777 via emergency slides. No injuries were documented, though some passengers claimed they felt sick. According to NBC News, a government official assigned to HND said the cause of the outburst has yet to be determined.

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