A FedEx cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after a bird strike caused an engine fire. The incident occurred on Saturday morning and was captured on audio by LiveATC. Despite the engine fire being visible in the sky, the landing was successful with no reported injuries. Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution, but operations quickly resumed.
The plane was en route to Indianapolis when the emergency occurred. A spokesperson for FedEx praised the quick actions of the crew and first responders. The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the incident, noting that the bird strike damaged one of the Boeing 767’s engines.
This emergency landing adds to the recent string of aviation disasters in North America, including a crash in Alaska and a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that have tragically resulted in fatalities. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers faced by those in the aviation industry and the importance of quick thinking in emergency situations.
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