Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III reports that a United Airlines flight departing from Houston experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff on Friday. Griffin said he is safe, and multiple outlets describe the situation as a frightening scare. According to the reports, United Airlines Flight 102 was bound for Munich, Germany. The flight returns safely to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where an emergency landing is carried out. One report states the aircraft had 267 passengers and 13 crew members on board. Fox News additionally reports that no injuries are reported. While details of the cause of the engine fire are not provided in the accounts, both sources agree that the event occurs soon after takeoff and that the crew responds with an emergency return to the departure airport. Griffin’s comments focus on his personal safety and the severity of the incident, with the overall coverage emphasizing that the aircraft lands without injuries and that the flight does not continue on its intended route.