Coverage dated April 16, 2025

United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff

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By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Dramatic video shows the fiery moments after a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 hit an animal on takeoff from Denver International Airport on Sunday. “Every once in a while a little burst of flame (is) coming out the right engine,” air traffic control warned the pilots, as…

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

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    By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Dramatic video shows the fiery moments after a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 hit an animal on takeoff from Denver International Airport on Sunday. “Every once in a while a little burst of flame (is) coming out the right engine,” air traffic control warned the pilots, as…

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    United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff in Denver (opens WMUR)

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    Dramatic video shows the fiery moments after a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 hit an animal on takeoff

  3. CNN

    United Air Lines plane’s engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on take off (opens CNN)

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    Firey video after a United Air Lines plane hits an animal on take off

  4. WSVN Miami

    United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — Dramatic video shows the fiery moments after a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 hit an animal on takeoff from Denver International Airport on Sunday.“Every

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