Atlas Air Cargo Plane Nails Emergency Landing Amid Engine Malfunction
A cargo plane operated by Atlas Air made a dramatic emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) after encountering engine failure shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on and involved a Boeing 747-8 aircraft with five crew members onboard. While the engine malfunction resulted in flames shooting out of the left wing of the plane, the skilled crew followed standard procedures and successfully returned to MIA without any injuries reported.
Upon departure from Miami International Airport, the Atlas Air Flight 5Y095 experienced an engine malfunction, prompting the crew to take immediate action. The pilot made a Mayday call to air traffic control, reporting an engine fire and requesting permission to return to the airport. The incident took place during the climb out phase,...