Video shows engine spewing flames on Manila-bound Philippine Airlines plane
From the ground, horrified witnesses could see flames coming from underneath the right wing of the plane shortly after it took off. Continue reading
Plane Fire
Can planes withstand lightning? Russian pilot says it may have contributed to deadly plane crash
The pilot of a plane that crash-landed and burst into flames in Moscow said it was hit by lighting, but experts say planes are designed to withstand lightning strikes. Continue reading
Russia says it won’t ground Sukhoi Superjet plane despite fatal crash-landing
Russia sees no reason to ground its domestically-produced Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft despite one of the planes bursting into flames during a crash-landing Continue reading
At least 40 dead after fire breaks out on plane in Russia: officials
The fire aboard the Sukhoi SSJ100 regional jet flown by Russia’s flagship carrier Aeroflot broke out after the plane made a hard emergency landing. Continue reading
Plane catches fire after emergency landing at Edmonton-area airport
A pilot suffered minor burns to his hands after he was forced to make an emergency landing at an Edmonton-area airport on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Hawaiian Airlines plane engine spurts fire on Seattle tarmac
Several people in Seattle were witness to a surprising sight on Tuesday night as a plane’s engine caught fire after landing at the city’s major airport. Continue reading
American Airlines flight cancelled after equipment catches fire
The incident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport. Continue reading
WATCH: FedEx plane catches on fire at Florida airport
A FedEx plane caught fire Friday evening while landing at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Continue reading
Plane catches fire before takeoff at Chicago airport
Authorities say an American Airlines plane caught fire and passengers evacuated on the runway at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Continue reading