FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Fire

Newark, New Jersey — A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Airport Saturday morning following a bird strike that caused one of its engines to catch fire. The incident occurred at approximately 8:07 a.m. as the aircraft was returning to the airport shortly after takeoff.

Dramatic video footage captured by onlookers shows the plane banking to the right while releasing a large plume of smoke and flames from the right engine. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion, and one bystander can be heard in a video shouting, “Oh my God, oh my God,” as chaos unfolded.

According to an airport official, there were no reported injuries among the passengers or crew members, although the exact number of people on board remains unclear. The plane landed safely despite the visible flames during its descent.

Air traffic at Newark Airport was briefly halted as a precaution following the incident, but operations have since returned to normal, the official confirmed.

Fox News Digital has reached out to FedEx and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for further comments regarding the incident.

As the investigation into the bird strike continues, aviation safety experts emphasize the risks posed by wildlife near airports. Bird strikes are a known hazard in aviation, potentially leading to severe incidents as seen in this case.

This incident comes amid growing discussions about enhancing safety measures at airports to mitigate the risk of bird encounters. Newark Airport continues to operate with heightened awareness regarding wildlife management.