Robert Griffin III Provides Major Update After His Plane Caught Fire Just After Take Off

Robert Griffin III’s flight turned frightening when the right engine of the plane he and his wife were aboard caught fire just after takeoff from Houston, prompting an emergency return. United Airlines Flight 102, a Boeing 777‑200ER, carried 267 passengers and 13 crew members en route to Munich, but the crew declared an emergency and landed safely back at George Bush Intercontinental after identifying an engine issue, followed by footage showing the damaged engine post‑landing. Griffin was seated near the engine during the incident, and there were no injuries reported as passengers deplaned normally. United reported arrangements for another aircraft to transport guests to Munich.