The FedEx plane takes fire after the bird collision

A FedEx merchandise plane had to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, after hitting a bird during the neckline.

On Saturday, March 1, Fedex Flight 3609 traveling from Newark to Indianapolis returned to the airport around 8 in the morning, after strike, which damaged one of the engines on Boeing 767, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

FedEx launched a statement after the incident, confirming that the flight “experienced a bird strike during the take -off.”

“Our B767 crew declared an emergency situation and returned safely to Newark, after dealing with the resulting engine damage, including a engine fire,” FedEx said. “The preparation, expertise and professionalism demonstrated by our Fedex pilots was exemplary. We are grateful for the rapid actions of our crew and the first respondents. “

The videos shared on the social networks appeared to show the aircraft engine on fire, while it was still in the air traveling over New Jersey.

There were no reported wounds, according to the port authority in New York and New Jersey. As a caution, air traffic has been interrupted, although the operations have resumed now.

At the beginning of the week, several additional incidents of the airline appeared, including emergency landings and diversions.

Sunday, February 23, American Airlines Flight AA292 traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome because of a threat with bomb. American Airlines shared in a statement that the flight was diverted “because of a possible security problem”, which was later “determined to be unbelievable.”

Only a few days later, Tuesday, February 25, the Delta 876 flight heading from Atlanta to South Carolina had to return and make an emergency landing After the cabin seemed to be filled with smoke.