A FedEx cargo plane caught fire after hitting a bird midair shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport. The pilots managed to safely return to the airport, and no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation by the FAA.
Key Points
FedEx cargo plane caught fire after hitting a bird midair
Pilots turned the plane around for an emergency landing
No injuries were reported
FAA is investigating the incident
Pros
No injuries reported despite the plane catching fire
Pilots successfully managed to return to the airport for an emergency landing