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FedEx Aircraft Catches Fire Midair After Bird Strike, Makes Emergency Landing at Newark Airport

A FedEx plane made an emergency landing at Newark Airport after a birdstrike caused an engine fire during takeoff.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed the birdstrike, and FedEx reported no injuries from the incident.
Footage shows the plane landing with a fireball visible on its wing, occurring around 8 am local time.
This incident is part of a series of aviation events in the U.S. This week, including other aircraft emergencies.

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