A United Airlines flight (UA2325), en route from Denver to Edmonton, had to make an emergency landing after a rabbit was ingested into one of its engines shortly after takeoff. The incident resulted in visible flames and vibrations, prompting passengers and crew to react with panic. The pilot confirmed the cause of the fire, and the aircraft returned safely to Denver for inspections. Despite the unusual nature of the strike, such incidents are recorded, with the FAA reporting over 20,000 wildlife strikes in 2024, predominantly involving birds.
Dramatic video showed repeated flashes of flame shooting from one of United Flight 2325's engines shortly after it departed Denver International Airport.
The flight crew can be heard on LiveATC audio requesting the plane be inspected for an engine fire, which the pilot confirmed was caused by a rabbit strike.
Passenger Scott Wolff told 'Good Morning America' that he heard a 'loud bang' after the unfortunate bunny was ingested by the turbine.
The FAA reported more than 20,000 aircraft wildlife strikes in 2024 alone - most of them birds. Just four rabbit strikes were reported during that time period.
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