FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike Ignites Engine Fire

The Boeing 767 returned safely to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff, with no injuries reported.

FedEx Flight 3609, en route from Newark to Indianapolis, struck a bird during takeoff, causing significant engine damage and a fire.
The flight crew declared an emergency and safely landed the Boeing 767 back at Newark Liberty International Airport at approximately 8:07 a.m. local time.
Videos shared on social media show flames and smoke emanating from the plane's right engine both in the air and during its descent.
No injuries were reported among the three crew members aboard, and air traffic at the airport was briefly halted but has since resumed.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident, which follows a series of recent aviation safety concerns in North America.