A FedEx cargo plane experienced a bird strike, resulting in an engine fire and an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. All three crew members escaped unharmed.
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire. The incident, which occurred around 8 a.m., resulted in a brief halt of air traffic as a precaution. According to a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the fire was contained to the engine, and there were no injuries reported among the three crew members. LiveATC audio captured communications indicating the need for an emergency return due to a possible bird strike, with later reports suggesting an engine may have fallen off. The plane, en route to Indianapolis, landed safely. FedEx praised its pilots' training and professionalism. The FAA will investigate the incident, which adds to a recent increase in bird strikes reported at US airports. The incident follows other recent aviation incidents, raising awareness of flight safety.
