A FedEx cargo plane turned into a fiery spectacle mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing after an engine burst into flames… an intense moment caught on video!
According to FedEx, Flight 3609 was en route from Newark to Indianapolis early Saturday morning when it suffered a bird strike during takeoff, igniting one of its engines. The crew immediately declared an emergency and safely returned to Newark Liberty International Airport.
“We are grateful for the swift actions of our crew and first responders,” a FedEx spokesperson told TMZ.
Dramatic video footage circulating on social media shows the aircraft struggling as flames shoot from its right engine, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Witnesses at the airport watched in shock as the massive cargo jet veered right before successfully landing.
Several bystanders reported hearing a loud explosion, adding to the chaos of the moment. IHeart143Quotes sources confirmed that the explosion was heard around the time of the emergency.
Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and the aircraft landed without further incident. However, this terrifying moment serves as a reminder of the unexpected dangers pilots and crews face in the skies.
