Plane forced to land after flames erupted from engine amid apparent bird strike

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A plane was forced to land after flames erupted from an engine. The incident was reportedly caused by an apparent bird strike. According to a recording from LiveATC.net, the pilot reported an engine problem, stating, “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We’ve got an engine problem here.”

This reported emergency was covered by 9News. The pilot’s transmission during the event highlighted the urgent situation faced by the aircraft and crew during the flight.


Sources: 9News (Denver TV station)

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