A FedEx freight airplane has actually made an emergency situation landing after among its engines ignited mid-air after striking a bird.
The airplane, a Boeing 767, was headed from Newark, New Jersey to Indianapolis, Ind. and landed back Newark Liberty International Airport less than 10 minutes after departure, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Videos of the burning airplane in flight were shared on social networks.
The Federal Aviation Administration launched a declaration after the airplane landed. “FedEx Flight 3609 securely went back to Newark Liberty International Airport around 8 a.m. regional time on Saturday, March 1, after striking a bird while leaving,” the federal government company stated. “The strike harmed among the Boeing 767’s engines. The flight was headed to Indianapolis. The FAA will examine.”
FedEx likewise shared its own declaration. “FedEx Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis experienced a bird strike throughout departure,” the business stated, perNBC News “Our B767 team stated an emergency situation and returned securely to Newark atter handling the resulting engine damage, consisting of an engine fire.”
Source: Eonline.
