FedEx Plane Catches Fire Mid-Flight, Makes Emergency Landing

A FedEx transport aircraft was forced to make an unexpected landing due to one of its engines igniting following a collision with a bird during flight.

The Boeing 767, initially bound for Indianapolis, Indiana from Newark, New Jersey, returned to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff, as per FlightAware’s flight tracking data. Footage of the aircraft in flames during flight was circulated online.

On Saturday, March 1st at approximately 8 a.m., FedEx Flight 3609, en route to Indianapolis, safely returned to Newark Liberty International Airport following an incident where it struck a bird during takeoff. As a result, one of the Boeing 767’s engines sustained damage. This information was confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA “will investigate” the incident, the statement added.

A FedEx freight aircraft was forced to perform an unexpected landing due to one engine igniting following a bird strike during flight.

The Boeing 767, en route from Newark, New Jersey to Indianapolis, Indiana, made an unexpected return to Newark Liberty International Airport just a short while after takeoff, as reported by the flight tracking site FlightAware. On social media, there were clips circulating of the plane appearing to be on fire during its flight.

On March 1st, during the early morning hours, FedEx Flight 3609, en route to Indianapolis, safely returned to Newark Liberty International Airport following an encounter with a bird while taking off. This incident caused damage to one of the Boeing 767’s engines. The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct an investigation into the matter.

According to NBC News, FedEx issued a statement saying that Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis encountered a bird strike during takeoff. The crew of the Boeing 767 plane declared an emergency and safely returned to Newark after dealing with engine damage, including an engine fire.

The speech went on to say, “Our FedEx pilots displayed exceptional training, skill, and dedication during that incident. We are deeply appreciative of the swift response from our team and emergency services.

This past week, I’ve been closely following multiple incidents in the aviation world, and one such event that caught my attention occurred on February 25th. In this instance, an American Airlines commercial flight bound for Virginia had to postpone its landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in order to avoid a mid-air collision with another aircraft taking off from the same runway. As a lifestyle expert who values safety and efficiency, I always recommend staying informed about such incidents to ensure we’re making educated decisions when it comes to travel choices.

The American Airlines Flight 2246 made a routine landing at DCA following instructions from air traffic control to perform a standard procedure known as a “go-around,” so that another plane could have additional time for takeoff, according to the airline’s statement to TopMob News. American Airline’s policy is that go-arounds are not unusual and can happen frequently within the National Airspace System.

Yesterday, a Delta Airlines aircraft headed for South Carolina had to go back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because the crew detected potential smoke in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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2025-03-01 23:17