A FedEx cargo plane experienced a fire shortly after takeoff from Newark, New Jersey, after colliding with a bird, which damaged its engine. No injuries were reported, and the Boeing 767 managed to return to Newark Liberty International Airport safely, leading to a temporary halt of air traffic in the area. This incident comes on the heels of heightened public concern regarding aviation safety, driven by recent catastrophic aviation accidents, prompting a surge in searches regarding the safety of flying.
There were no injuries reported onboard, and the plane made an emergency return to Newark Liberty international airport after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.
Bystanders captured the incident from multiple angles, in one instance shouting in shock as the plane returned to the runway with its engine ablaze.
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