A FedEx plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Airport after colliding with a bird shortly after takeoff causing an engine fire.
A FedEx Boeing 767-3S2F aircraft (N178FE) returned back to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) due to issues with its right engine.
Footage captured just before 8 a.m. on Saturday shows flames erupting from beneath the aircraft as it ascended.
FedEx Flight 3609 was headed for Indianapolis when the incident occurred.
“FedEx Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis experienced a bird strike during takeoff. Our crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders,” a representative from FedEx said.
