Boeing Cargo Plane Catches Fire In Sky, Makes Emergency Landing In Miami

A Boeing cargo plane en route to Puerto Rico was forced to return to Miami International Airport in the US shortly after takeoff due to an engine failure on Friday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The incident added to the recent challenges faced by Boeing, which has been under scrutiny for quality control issues.

According to American media website New York Times, Atlas Air Flight 5Y095 safely landed after encountering an "engine malfunction" shortly after departure, according to the airline's statement on Friday. Ground footage captured flames appearing to shoot from the plane during the flight. The video of the incident went viral.

The FAA's initial report indicated a "softball-size hole" above the No 2 engine, discovered during an inspection after the flight landed. Further investigation into the incident will be conducted by the FAA, reported NY Times.