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Video from the incident shows the quick-thinking pilots returning the plane to land safely while the engine is on fire,
Duffy said
We believe we saw their engine fall off the right wing.”
Moments later, another person is heard saying
They handled it like champs,
Hoffman saidDude, did you see that?
one man exclaimed in a video showing the flaming aircraft descending
Our crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders,
said the spokesperson, Austin Kemker
I was driving and saw something falling and then fire start on the right wing engine. I believe a bird went through the engine, a big bird. I was in shock. I stopped immediately on the turnpike. Thankfully nothing happened,
Sofiane Zeblah said
We need to return to the airport immediately,
one voice stated, citing a possible bird strike