On Saturday morning, terrifying footage of a FedEx plane in flames circulated across social media, leaving viewers in shock and disbelief.
The images and videos quickly went viral as bystanders captured the dramatic moments unfolding in the skies above New Jersey.
Plane Takes Off From Newark Liberty Airport
The incident occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Flight data from FlightAware revealed that the plane took off at 7:58 AM, only to experience a catastrophic malfunction shortly after.
The aircraft’s right engine suddenly erupted in flames, accompanied by a loud boom that could be heard by people on the ground.
Plane Makes Emergency U-Turn Back to Newark
After the terrifying engine failure, the plane was forced to turn around and return to Newark for an emergency landing.
The aircraft touched down safely just nine minutes after takeoff, at 8:07 AM.
While the flight’s intended destination is still unknown, the situation quickly became a nightmare for both the crew and the passengers aboard.
Terrifying Footage Captured from the Ground and Air
Videos shared on social media captured the full scale of the incident.
Some bystanders filmed the plane as it flew overhead, visibly engulfed in flames.
Others, driving nearby on the New Jersey Turnpike, managed to capture the distressing sight of the flaming engine from a closer angle.
The disbelief and panic were evident in their voices as they recorded the plane, and many reacted with shocked exclamations.
Videos from Nearby Neighborhoods Show the Horror
In the nearby town of Elizabeth, adjacent to the airport, residents filmed the flaming plane flying over their homes.
This unsettling footage only heightened the fear of those witnessing the chaos unfold in real-time.
FAA and FedEx Remain Silent on the Incident
As of now, neither the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Newark Airport, nor FedEx have provided any immediate comments or official statements regarding the incident.
The lack of response left many wondering about the details of the emergency and the well-being of those involved.
Quick Response Prevents Greater Disaster
Fortunately, after a harrowing nine-minute flight, the aircraft was able to return to Newark safely.
The swift emergency landing likely prevented what could have been a far worse disaster, but the images and videos of the incident will remain ingrained in the minds of all who witnessed the shocking event.