A British Airways aircraft engine caught fire in Las Vegas as it was about to take off for London, Gatwick Tuesday night (US west coast time), forcing all 172 passengers and crew to escape down emergency slides as smoke and flames engulfed the aircraft. Several passengers needed hospital treatment for minor injuries after the B777-200's aborted takeoff, with one of those present saying smoke caused people to rush to the front of the plane, sparking scenes of panic. General Electric said … [Read more...] about Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off