SkyEye13 shows United aircraft evacuation, surrounded by emergency vehicles at IAH

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A departures ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport was lifted after a disabled aircraft was reported on a runway, according to the FAA.

The FAA said the ground stop for departures to IAH was issued on Tuesday afternoon, but was lifted before 1:45 p.m.

SkyEye13 was overhead as images showed a United Express aircraft surrounded by emergency vehicles and people getting off the plane using portable stairs.

SkyEye13 images showed the United Express plane surrounded by emergency vehicles after the FAA issued a departure ground stop at IAH due to a disabled aircraft.

A United Airlines spokesperson said the plane is operated by SkyWest Airlines.

ABC13 has reached out to SkyWest Airlines and is awaiting a response.

SkyEye13 images later showed the plane being towed from the tarmac.

SkyEye13 images showed the United Express plane being towed from the tarmac after the FAA issued a departure ground stop at IAH due to a disabled aircraft.

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