A FedEx cargo airplane caught on fire after striking a bird shortly after takeoff from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morning. The Boeing 767 was headed to Indianapolis but had to make an emergency return to Newark Liberty International Airport due to engine damage caused by the bird strike. Thankfully, no injuries were reported onboard.
Videos captured bystanders’ shock and disbelief as the flaming aircraft descended back to the runway. This incident comes after a series of recent aviation crashes that have raised public concern. A recent AP-Norc poll found that 64% of Americans now consider air travel somewhat safe, down from 71% last year.
Despite the recent incidents, data shows that 2025 has been a relatively safe year for air travel in terms of total accidents. However, tensions have escalated in the industry, with Donald Trump’s administration firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees, including critical air traffic control personnel.
Overall, while the recent incidents have caused concern among the public, air travel still remains a vital mode of transportation.
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