A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff, damaging one of the Boeing 767’s engines. The incident resulted in an emergency landing back at Newark Liberty International Airport, but no injuries were reported among the three people onboard. LiveATC recordings captured the crew’s conversation with air traffic control following the bird strike and engine fire. Aviation expert John Cox explained that the Boeing 767 is certified to fly on one engine, and pilots are trained to handle such situations, resulting in a safe landing. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. This incident is one of several recent aviation events, including a Delta Air Lines flight reporting smoke, an American Airlines flight being diverted due to a bomb threat, and a Delta flight returning to the airport after smoke was detected in the galley. Despite these incidents causing anxiety among passengers, Cox emphasized that airplanes remain the safest form of transportation. He noted that more fatalities occur on roads than in aviation incidents, highlighting the safety record of air travel compared to other forms of transportation.
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