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SkyEye13 shows United aircraft surrounded by emergency vehicles at IAH, ground stop issued by FAA

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:38PM
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Departures at Bush Intercontinental Airport were grounded on Tuesday afternoon after a disabled aircraft was reported on a runway, according to the FAA.

While officials did not say exactly what disabled the aircraft or whether there were any reported injuries, the FAA said the ground stop was expected to remain in effect until at least 1:45 p.m.

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

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.
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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