Horse on the Loose: Cargo Pilot's Return Flight to JFK Airport Interrupted

A cargo plane en route to Belgium was forced to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport after a horse broke free from its stall. The pilot requested to go back to New York as they were unable to re-secure the horse. The plane dumped 20 tons of fuel into the Atlantic Ocean to reduce weight for landing. Upon landing, the horse was successfully strapped in, and the flight later continued to Belgium. John F. Kennedy airport has a specialized terminal called "The Ark" for transporting animals, including horses.