Sun Mar 02 08:34:31 UTC 2025: ## FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike Causes Engine Fire
**Newark, NJ** – A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane experienced a dramatic engine fire shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport on [Insert Date] resulting in an emergency landing back at the airport. The incident, attributed to a bird strike, occurred while the aircraft was en route to Indianapolis.
According to sources, one of the plane’s engines ignited after striking a bird. Despite the fire, the experienced crew successfully executed an emergency landing procedure, returning safely to Newark. No injuries were reported among the crew.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause and sequence of events leading to the engine fire. The aircraft is currently being assessed for damage. FedEx has confirmed the safe landing and praised the professionalism of its flight crew.
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