FedEx plane lands safely after bird strike, fire

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A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire. The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday, with no injuries reported among the three people on board. The fire was contained to the engine, and air traffic was briefly halted as a precaution. The plane was en route to Indianapolis but returned to Newark due to the emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident. Bird strikes are increasing, with over 19,000 reported in 2023, though major disruptions from such strikes are rare.


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