FedEx Plane Engine Fire Spurs Safety Concerns

A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused its right engine to catch fire shortly after takeoff. The FedEx Flight 3609, headed for Indianapolis, took off at 7:58 a.m. and returned safely at 8:07 a.m., with dramatic footage capturing the flaming engine mid-air. Witnesses reported hearing an explosion-like sound, and videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and air traffic was temporarily halted but has since resumed. FedEx and airport officials praised the swift actions of the crew and first responders in handling the emergency. The incident has added to ongoing concerns about aviation safety, following several recent air travel mishaps.