Written in GLOBAL on January 19, 2024 · 6:20 p.m
Scary images of a plane catching fire midflight went viral on social media this Friday (19). The video, taken by residents of an area near Miami International Airport in the United States, shows the flames leaving a trail across the night sky as the plane bravely moves amid the desperate situation.
The accident occurred last Thursday evening (18) and was due to problems with one of the aircraft's four engines. The Atlas Air Boeing 7478 was carrying only five people, all crew members, returning to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The fire broke out as the plane took off from Miami during its climb. When the pilot became aware of the danger, he immediately called to report the situation and requested a return to the airport, which was promptly granted.
At that moment, the pilot took a deep breath, maneuvered the aircraft and managed to carry out the command emergency landing for sure. There are no reports of any injuries, although frightening images were filmed during the incident.
“The crew followed all standard operating procedures and returned safely to Miami International Airport,” the company said.
The FAA (US Federal Aviation Administration) and the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) are now investigating the case. After the incident, an inspection of the aircraft was carried out and a huge hole was discovered over the engine.