Coverage dated February 28, 2025

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire

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The emergency landing comes at a time of heightened awareness of flight problems.

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The Guardian
FedEx plane catches fire after bird strike in New Jersey, makes emergency landing (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 28, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Cargo aircraft caught fire after striking bird shortly after departure from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morning
Minneapolis Star Tribune
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike and engine fire (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky.
Wfmy News 2
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Wfmy News 2's feed description
The emergency landing comes at a time of heightened awareness of flight problems.
ABC 11 Raleigh
FedEx plane makes emergency landing with engine on fire at Newark Airport after bird strike (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Feb 28, 2025
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
A FedEx flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning after the plane reportedly struck a bird.
New York Times
FedEx Plane Lands With Engine on Fire at Newark Airport After Bird Strike (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 28, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, said that the plane landed on Saturday morning and that there were no reported injuries.
Breitbart News
WATCH: FedEx Cargo Plane Catches Fire in Midair After Bird Strike (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane caught fire after taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport and hitting a bird in midair on Saturday.
CBS News
FedEx plane makes emergency landing in New Jersey after bird strike, engine fire (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, the FAA says.
BNO News
FedEx plane makes emergency landing at Newark Airport after bird strike (opens BNO News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
BNO News's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane struck a bird Saturday as it took off from Newark Airport near New York, causing a fire in its right engine which forced it to make an emergency landing, according to local and federal officials. FedEx Express Flight 3609, a Boeing 767, was taking off at 8 a.m. for a flight […]
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
FedEx plane makes fiery landing at Newark after bird strike (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Feb 28, 2025
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
There were no reported injuries, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said.
NBC New York
Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Newark after fiery bird strike (opens NBC New York)
Published Feb 28, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
Officials for the shipping company and airport confirmed an emergency landing Saturday morning following a bird strike during takeoff.
NBC News
FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff from Newark airport (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
NBC News's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials.
Fox News
FedEx plane catches fire midair before making emergency landing (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Fox News's feed description
A Fedex cargo plane made an emergency landing in Newark Airport in New Jersey Saturday morning after a bird strike caused one of its engines to catch fire, an airport official told Fox News Digital.
Newsweek
Boeing plane suddenly catches fire after take-off: What to know (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The FedEx cargo plane was departing from Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday morning.
WHEC Rochester
FedEx plane makes emergency landing after bird strike causes engine fire (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Feb 28, 2025
WHEC Rochester's feed description
A FedEx plane made an emergency landing at Newark airport on Saturday morning.
New York Post
FedEx plane engine explodes in fire after Newark takeoff — prompting emergency landing (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 28, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A FedEx plane's engine caught fire shortly after taking off from Newark Airport Saturday morning — prompting an emergency landing.
Green Field Reporter
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing following bird strike, engine fire - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Green Field Reporter's feed description
A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky. The plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport during the emergency, said Lenis Valens, a spokesperson for the Port Author…

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