United Plane Aborts Takeoff at 130 Mph After Pilot ‘Slams Brakes,’ Fire Trucks Rush to Scene

Breaking News Reporter

6/29/2018|Updated: 6/29/2018

A United Airlines plane aborted its takeoff just seconds before departing a Phoenix airport on Friday morning.

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Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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