All articles tagged with #engine fire
A Condor Airlines flight from Greece to Germany made an emergency landing in Italy after a reaction near the engine, with no injuries reported. The plane's engine was shut down safely, and passengers were accommodated in Brindisi until the route was completed the next day.
A Delta Boeing 767-400 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from LAX but safely returned to the airport after a quick turnaround, with passengers and crew unharmed, and the incident under investigation.
An American Airlines Boeing 737 caught fire after engine issues caused by improperly installed parts, including a backward airflow control component, leading to fuel leaks and engine damage. The incident resulted in minor injuries and highlights ongoing safety investigations, but experts affirm that air travel remains very safe overall.
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced an engine fire shortly after taking off from Rome's Fiumicino airport, prompting the aircraft to return and land safely after dumping fuel over the sea. The flight was en route to Shenzhen, China, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. No delays were reported at the airport.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Seattle was delayed due to a reported engine fire, causing the takeoff to be aborted. The FAA confirmed normal operations resumed shortly after, and United arranged a different aircraft for the passengers.
A United Airlines Airbus A320 caught fire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to an engine issue just before takeoff. All 148 passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The incident caused minor delays, but most flights remained on schedule. Passengers were later transferred to another plane to continue their journey to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
A United Airlines flight aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to a reported engine fire, leading to a 45-minute delay in arrivals. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was safely towed back to the gate. This incident is part of a series of recent airline safety issues over the Memorial Day weekend.
A United Airlines flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport aborted takeoff after an engine caught fire, forcing 148 passengers and five crew members to evacuate. No injuries were reported, and the FAA temporarily halted arrivals at the airport.
A United Airlines flight bound for Seattle-Tacoma aborted takeoff at Chicago O'Hare after an engine caught fire, halting arrivals temporarily. The plane was safely towed back, and all 148 passengers and five crew members deplaned without injuries. The FAA confirmed the incident and is investigating.
A Southwest Airlines plane at Lubbock, Texas, experienced an engine fire before takeoff, prompting its return to the gate. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved a Boeing 737-800 with CFM International engines. The flight, bound for Las Vegas, was able to continue with a replacement plane later that evening.
A Boeing 737 flight from Lubbock, Texas to Las Vegas was delayed due to an engine fire, with all passengers reported safe. This incident adds to a series of recent issues involving Boeing 737 aircraft, including a door plug flying out, "stuck" rudder pedals, and a missing panel. Despite these incidents, experts maintain that air travel remains safe, attributing heightened awareness to social media and the internet.
A Southwest flight departing from Lubbock, Texas, bound for Las Vegas, was forced to return to the gate after the flight crew reported a possible engine fire during takeoff. All passengers were safely deplaned, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred just a day after another Southwest flight made an emergency landing in Tampa Bay, Florida, due to severe turbulence.
A Russian military transport plane crashed in the Ivanovo region northeast of Moscow after one of its engines burst into flames, killing all 15 people on board. Dramatic cellphone footage showed the aircraft with one engine ablaze rapidly losing altitude, and another video captured a plume of thick black smoke rising into the sky over a wooded area. The Defense Ministry stated that the pilots attempted to return for an emergency landing but were unsuccessful, and the likely cause of the crash was an engine fire.
A Russian military transport plane carrying 15 people crashed during takeoff in the Ivanovo region, with the Defense Ministry citing an engine fire as the likely cause. There were no reports of survivors, and an investigative team has been dispatched to the site. The incident occurred amidst a backdrop of increased attacks on Russia by Ukrainian drones, with experts noting a rise in Russian military flight crashes during the conflict in Ukraine.
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Fort Myers made an emergency landing after flames shot out from the left engine, causing panic among passengers. The 21-year-old Boeing 737 with 167 passengers onboard experienced engine compressor stalls, leading to excess fuel burning off. Despite the terrifying experience, the flight landed safely, and passengers deplaned normally, with one passenger expressing the belief that they were going to die as the plane rocked back and forth during the incident.