THIS is the shocking moment a jet engine erupts into flames just moments after take-off as passengers fear for their lives.

The situation caused other flights to be diverted due to the subsequent runway closure.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A United Airlines jet experienced an apparent engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles on Monday. Everyone evacuated, some with ...

A United Airlines Boeing 787 suffered an engine failure after taking off from Los Angeles (not the aircraft pictured).AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A United Airlines ...