By Parrot Newspaper 
FedEx Cargo Plane Catches Fire Mid-Air
By Parrot Newspaper
Panic erupted at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning as a FedEx Boeing 767-300 cargo plane was forced into an emergency landing after its right engine caught fire mid-air. Shocking videos of the incident flooded social media, showing flames and smoke billowing from the aircraft as horrified onlookers captured the dramatic scene.
According to airport officials, the plane had just departed from Newark at 7:58 a.m. en route to Indianapolis when it struck a bird, causing the right engine to burst into flames. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing a loud boom before the aircraft quickly made a U-turn back to the airport. Flight tracking data from FlightAware confirmed the plane successfully landed at 8:07 a.m., averting what could have been a catastrophic disaster.
“Air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution, but operations have since resumed,” an airport spokesperson told DailyMail.com. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
One viral video showed a group of people watching in shock as the burning plane soared overhead, with some cursing in disbelief. Another chilling clip captured from inside a car on the New Jersey Turnpike revealed a close-up of the engine fire, further fueling public concern about the safety of air travel.
FedEx has yet to release an official statement on the incident, but aviation experts say bird strikes, while common, rarely lead to such extreme damage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to launch an investigation into the incident to determine the full extent of the damage and potential safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
This latest aviation scare comes amid growing concerns over aircraft maintenance and operational safety, with passengers and industry watchers calling for stricter regulations to ensure flight security.