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-Short Attention Span Theater-
Flames Shooting from Atlas Air Cargo Plane Before Emergency Landing
2024-01-19
[Huffpoo] An Atlas Air cargo plane made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport late Thursday night after an engine malfunction, the airline said.

"We can confirm that Flight 5Y095, a cargo aircraft, landed safely after experiencing an engine malfunction soon after departure from Miami International Airport (MIA)," Atlas Air said in a statement. "The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned to MIA."

The airline said safety was its top priority and it would conduct a thorough inspection to determine the cause.

Dramatic video posted on social media appeared to show sparks and flames shooting from the plane’s left wing.

Skipping down a bit.

The aircraft was a Boeing 747-8, according to Flightaware data. It was destined for Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but diverted back to Miami airport shortly after takeoff.

The Federal Aviation Administration and Miami International Airport did not immediately return requests for comment. A Boeing spokesperson said it was deferring any comments to Atlas Air.
Posted by:Skid

#14  a 'softball sized' hole was found

Hit by a meteor.
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-01-19 23:04  

#13  I know nothing about it, but water cooler seems to indicate Atlas went big in DIE and has earned a reputation for oopsies recently.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2024-01-19 18:56  

#12  Never fly on Frijoles Friday.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2024-01-19 17:35  

#11  "he captain said the incident involved engine number two and it occurred 'on the climb out' of the airport. Officials later said that a 'softball sized' hole was found above the engine after it was examined upon landing." Odd shape for damage?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12982275/Terrifying-moment-flames-shoot-Atlas-Air-Boeing-747-jet-suffering-engine-failure-shortly-Miami-International-Airport.html
Posted by: NoMoreBS   2024-01-19 12:38  

#10  "Virgin said the issue did not put passenger safety at risk"

Cause, well, the flight was canceled.

S'fine; did not happen under Air Traffic Control.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2024-01-19 11:25  

#9  American Airlines plane carrying 53 passengers slips off ‘snowy’ NY runway after landing an hour behind schedule
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-01-19 10:47  

#8  Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) discovers 20 migrants disembarking in Puerto Rico’s west coast.

Advance party ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-01-19 10:31  

#7  747, sez Huffpoo, or a 737, sez DM?
Posted by: Bobby   2024-01-19 10:22  

#6  Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York halted moments before take off after a PASSENGER spotted parts missing from the wing

"Virgin said the issue did not put passenger safety at risk"

Cause, well, the flight was canceled.
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-01-19 10:09  

#5  /\ Wahhahahaha, yes. Also encouraging passengers not to go barefoot. That PSP gets pretty damned HOT !

The Memory Hole has not dealt with a 747 lately. Additional ground support personnel may be needed.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-01-19 10:06  

#4  I would love to see the engine logs. Most airlines lease their engines, as I assume this airline does. I'm sure the FAA is at the engine leasers office right now telling them they are there to help....
Posted by: 49 Pan   2024-01-19 10:01  

#3  ^More of your "Annals of CIA", Visitor?
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-01-19 09:59  

#2  Migrants forced to rest overnight at Luis Muñoz Marin International and arrange alternative transportation.

No information available regarding lessee or final follow-on destinations or cargo. No one was available for comment from Atlas or the FAA, nor is anyone expected to be available.

Cargo configuration or PAX? No one knows.


Posted by: Besoeker   2024-01-19 09:58  

#1  'Mayday, mayday, we have an engine fire': Moment Atlas Air pilot frantically requests clearance to land as flames shoot from his Boeing 737 jet minutes after take-off from Miami International Airport
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-01-19 09:58  

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