A FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after a bird strike caused an engine fire. Despite the dramatic incident, there were no reported injuries, and the fire was contained to the engine. The audio recording of the incident captured the calm response of the crew as they dealt with the emergency, with one person noting the need to shut down the engine due to a possible bird strike. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution during the emergency landing, but operations resumed shortly after. The plane was headed for Indianapolis before the incident occurred, and FedEx spokesperson Austin Kemker praised the quick actions of the crew and first responders in ensuring a safe return. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, as the strike damaged one of the Boeing 767’s engines. This emergency landing comes amid a string of recent aviation disasters in North America, including crashes in Alaska and a midair collision at National Airport in January.
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