Boeing cargo plane makes emergency landing in Miami after ‘engine malfunction’
A Boeing cargo plane headed for Puerto Rico was diverted back to Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff when an engine failed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The episode is another potential setback for Boeing, which has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks over quality control concerns. Atlas Air Flight 5Y095 landed safely after experiencing an “engine malfunction” shortly after departure, the airline said early Friday. Video taken from the ground appeared to showed flames repeatedly shooting from the plane as it flew. The FAA said in its initial report on the incident that a post-flight inspection revealed “a softball-size hole” above the No. 2 engine. It said it would investigate further. “The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned” to the airport, Atlas Air said in a statement. “At Atlas, safety is always our top priority and we will be conducting a thorough inspection to determine the cause.” It was unclear what kind of cargo the plane was carrying. Data collected by FlightAware, which tracks flight information, showed the aircraft was a Boeing 747-8 that left its gate at Miami International at 10:11 p.m. on Thursday. It returned to the airport around 10:30, the F.A.A. said. A spokeswoman for Boeing said early Friday that the company was deferring comment to Atlas Air. Atlas Air, which started in 1992 and is based in New York, claims to operate the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, according to its website. The company also provides customers with a selection of planes, including Boeing 777s and 737s, for cargo and passenger operations.<br/>
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Boeing cargo plane makes emergency landing in Miami after ‘engine malfunction’
A Boeing cargo plane headed for Puerto Rico was diverted back to Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff when an engine failed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The episode is another potential setback for Boeing, which has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks over quality control concerns. Atlas Air Flight 5Y095 landed safely after experiencing an “engine malfunction” shortly after departure, the airline said early Friday. Video taken from the ground appeared to showed flames repeatedly shooting from the plane as it flew. The FAA said in its initial report on the incident that a post-flight inspection revealed “a softball-size hole” above the No. 2 engine. It said it would investigate further. “The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned” to the airport, Atlas Air said in a statement. “At Atlas, safety is always our top priority and we will be conducting a thorough inspection to determine the cause.” It was unclear what kind of cargo the plane was carrying. Data collected by FlightAware, which tracks flight information, showed the aircraft was a Boeing 747-8 that left its gate at Miami International at 10:11 p.m. on Thursday. It returned to the airport around 10:30, the F.A.A. said. A spokeswoman for Boeing said early Friday that the company was deferring comment to Atlas Air. Atlas Air, which started in 1992 and is based in New York, claims to operate the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, according to its website. The company also provides customers with a selection of planes, including Boeing 777s and 737s, for cargo and passenger operations.<br/>
