
Spirit Airlines plane struck by bird during takeoff at New Jersey airport, sparking a fire
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A Spirit Airlines flight leaving Atlantic City Airport on Saturday was aborted after officials say a large bird struck one of the plane’s engines and sparked a fire as it attempted to take off.
The plane ultimately came to a full stop and was evacuated by officials.
The plane’s passengers were returned to the terminal and given a full refund as well as a travel voucher and the option to board another flight to Florida.
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