In yet another incident involving Boeing planes, United Airlines was hit with more safety issues as one of their planes ran off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas on Friday. This comes after a week of troubling incidents for the airline, including a tire falling off, a flaming engine, and allegedly "stuck" controls, all happening on Boeing aircraft.

The incident occurred when a Boeing 737 Max 8, carrying 160 passengers and six crew members, was in the process of landing. According to airport officials, the plane "left the pavement and entered the grass" while exiting the runway for the gate. United Airlines confirmed that the passengers were able to safely deplane using air stairs and were being transported to the terminal by bus.

Just the day before, a tire fell off a United Airlines plane shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport. The tire, belonging to a Japan-bound Boeing 777 carrying 235 passengers and 14 crew members, landed in a staff parking lot, causing damage to a car and breaking its rear window. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and the plane was able to make a safe landing in Los Angeles. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that it will be conducting an investigation into the incident.

In response to the tire incident, United Airlines swiftly arranged for a replacement aircraft to transport passengers to Osaka later that same evening. The airline expressed gratitude towards their pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff for their professionalism in managing the situation. They also promised to work with affected customers and the owners of the damaged vehicles at San Francisco International Airport to address their needs.

These recent incidents add to the growing list of safety concerns for Boeing, which has had its fair share of public relations challenges. Just a few days prior, passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to Fort Myers witnessed orange flames coming from one of the plane's engines 20 minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 737-900 was able to make a safe emergency landing back at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Though initial reports indicate a compressor stall, it was clarified that this doesn't mean the engine itself was on fire.

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on a separate incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 8 on February 6. The report stated that the pilots experienced "stuck" rudder pedals during landing rollout. Boeing, however, declined to comment and directed inquiries to United Airlines.

Though some aviation experts claim that incidents like loose tires are typically maintenance-related and not the manufacturer's fault, these incidents are still a cause for concern. Safety officials have been keeping a close eye on Boeing ever since the tragic crashes of two Max 8 jets in 2018 and 2019, which resulted in the loss of 346 lives. This recent string of safety issues only adds to the scrutiny faced by the aviation giant.

With investigations underway, both United Airlines and Boeing will need to address these concerns and ensure the safety and well-being of their passengers.