Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experiences engine failure, FAA investigating
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Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport.
Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport Thursday night.
The airline said that Flight 95 landed safely after experiencing an "engine malfunction." Footage captured of the plane over Miami appeared to show sparks trailing the aircraft.
"The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned to MIA," 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."
The plane landed around 10:30 p.m. ET after the crew reported an "engine failure," according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the incident.
"Mayday, mayday. ... Engine fire," the pilot can be heard in the Air Traffic Control broadcast while requesting access back to the airport, later responding that they have "five souls onboard."
