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02-03-2025
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FedEx plane catches fire midair after hitting a bird during takeoff
A FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after striking a bird during takeoff. On Saturday, March 1, FedEx Flight 3609 traveling from Newark to Indianapolis returned to the airport at around 8 a.m. after the strike, which damaged one of the engines on the Boeing 767, the Federal Aviation Administration said. FedEx released a statement after the incident, confirming that the flight 'experienced a bird strike during takeoff.' 'Our B767 crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark after dealing with the resulting engine damage, including an engine fire,' FedEx said. 'The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders.' Videos shared on social media appeared to show the airplane's engine on fire while it was still in the air traveling over New Jersey. There were no reported injuries, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. As a precaution, air traffic was paused, though operations have now resumed. Earlier in the week, several additional airline incidents occurred, including emergency landings and diversions. On Sunday, Feb. 23, American Airlines Flight AA292 traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. American Airlines shared in a statement that the flight was diverted 'due to a possible security issue,' which was later 'determined to be non-credible.' Just days later on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Delta Flight 876 heading from Atlanta to South Carolina had to turn around and make an emergency landing after the cabin appeared to be filled with smoke. This article was originally published on
Express Tribune
02-03-2025
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- Express Tribune
WATCH: FedEx cargo plane caught fire mid-flight after bird strike
A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire during takeoff, officials said. The aircraft, bound for Memphis, declared an emergency shortly after departure and returned to the airport. No injuries were reported, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Our B767 crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark (after) dealing with the resulting engine damage, including an engine fire," FedEx said in a statement, praising the pilots' professionalism. The fire was contained to the engine, and the crew followed standard emergency procedures, a Port Authority spokesperson said. The US National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the incident. The aviation industry faced several significant accidents recently that has raised concerns about air travel safety. One notable incident involved Delta Air Lines Flight 4819, which crash-landed in Toronto, Canada, resulting in injuries to 18 passengers. In response, Delta offered each passenger a $30,000 compensation, a move that legal experts advised accepting without waiving rights to further claims. Another tragic event was the crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft suffered a bird strike during its approach, leading to a malfunction in the hydraulic system controlling the landing gear. Despite the pilots' efforts to perform an emergency landing, the plane crashed, resulting in the loss of 174 lives. Investigations revealed that Muan Airport had the highest rate of bird strikes among South Korean regional airports, highlighting the need for improved wildlife management around airfields. In the United States, a series of accidents ended a 15-year streak of aviation safety. A mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter resulted in 67 fatalities. Experts attributed these incidents to factors such as a shortage of air traffic controllers, a significant reduction in pilots due to retirements and pandemic-related changes, and increased demand for air travel stressing the system.
USA Today
02-03-2025
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- USA Today
Engine fire after bird strike forces FedEx plane to make emergency landing
Engine fire after bird strike forces FedEx plane to make emergency landing Show Caption Hide Caption FedEx plane catches fire before emergency landing at Newark airport A FedEx plane returned to Newark Liberty International Airport after it struck a bird and one of its engines caught on fire, officials said. A FedEx plane was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport Saturday morning after it struck a bird while taking off and one of its engines caught on fire, officials said. FedEx Flight 3609, a Boeing 767 jet, safely returned to Newark at about 8 a.m. Saturday, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. It was on its way to Indianapolis when it struck the bird. "Our B767 crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark (after) dealing with the resulting engine damage, including an engine fire," FedEx said in a statement. "The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary." Video posted to social media Saturday morning showed a FedEx plane in the air, with one of its engines in flames. Another video showed it after touching down at Newark, engine still in a fireball. While minor aviation incidents aren't uncommon in the U.S. – there were over 1,400 crashes last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board – all eyes have turned to the skies after a series of deadly airplane disasters this year. On Jan. 29, an American Airlines regional jet and military Blackhawk helicopter collided, killing all 67 people on board both aircraft. Days later, a Medevac jet crash in Philadelphia killed seven people and injured more than 20 others. In early February, a small commuter plane carrying 10 went missing in Alaska and was found crashed over sea ice, with all on board dead. Also in February, a Delta plane overturned and caught fire while landing in Canada; nobody died but several were injured. (This story has been updated to add new information and video.)
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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FedEx Plane Catches Fire in Air Before Emergency Landing
Originally appeared on E! Online A FedEx cargo plane has made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire mid-air after hitting a bird. The aircraft, a Boeing 767, was headed from Newark, New Jersey to Indianapolis, Ind. and landed back Newark Liberty International Airport less than 10 minutes after takeoff, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. Videos of the burning plane in flight were shared on social media. The Federal Aviation Administration released a statement after the aircraft landed. "FedEx Flight 3609 safely returned to Newark Liberty International Airport around 8 a.m. local time on Saturday, March 1, after striking a bird while departing," the government agency said. "The strike damaged one of the Boeing 767's engines. The flight was headed to Indianapolis. The FAA will investigate." FedEx also shared its own statement. "FedEx Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis experienced a bird strike during takeoff," the company said, per NBC News. "Our B767 crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark atter dealing with the resulting engine damage, including an engine fire." More from E! Online Gene Hackman Death Case: Pills Found by Wife Betsy Arakawa's Body Identified Elon Musk Welcomes Baby No. 4 With Shivon Zilis, His 14th Child Channing Tatum and Model Inka Williams Confirm Romance at Pre-Oscars 2025 Party The statement continued, "The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders." The aviation incident is one of several reported this week. On Feb. 25, an American Airlines commercial flight from Boston to Virginia delayed its landing at Virginia's Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to avoid hitting another plane departing from the same runway. 'American Airlines flight 2246 landed safely and normally at DCA after it was instructed by Air Traffic Control to complete a standard go-around to allow another aircraft more time for takeoff,' the airline said in a statement to E! News. "American has a no-fault go-around policy as a go-around is not an abnormal flight maneuver and can occur nearly every day in the National Airspace System." One day prior, a Delta Air Lines plane en route to South Carolina returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after the crew reported possible smoke in the flightdeck, the FAA said. (E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport
A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials. FedEx Flight 3609 struck the bird while departing, damaging one of the Boeing 767's engines, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Videos circulating on X appear to show the plane on fire while in the air. The plane made an emergency landing back at Newark Liberty International Airport at around 8:07 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. No injuries were reported. "Our B767 crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark after dealing with the resulting engine damage, including an engine fire," FedEx said in a statement shared with NBC News, adding that they are thankful for the "quick actions" of the crew and first responders. Emergency crews responded to the plane after it landed safely at the airport, video shows. The plane is disabled on a runway at the airport, and the FAA is investigating the incident. This isn't the first aviation incident to make headlines this week. Earlier this week, a Delta Air Lines flight returned to Atlanta after its crew reported "possible smoke" in the aircraft. An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome a week ago after a bomb threat was made against the aircraft. The day before that, an Australia-bound Delta flight returned to Los Angeles International Airport after smoke was detected in its article was originally published on
