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VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From Miami

VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From Miami

BY FRANCO GROBLER January 19, 2024 0 COMMENTS

In a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire. 

 

The Incident

 

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after a reported engine failure, luckily all five crew members have been reported to be fine and the aircraft made a safe landing at Miami International Airport(MIA). 

 



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In response to the incident, Atlas Air shared that "the crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned to MIA." 

 

The flight (5Y095), operated by N859GT, was planned to fly to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport(SJU) from Miami International Airport(MIA). During its climb, the aircraft suffered an engine fire, to which the pilots declared a Mayday call around 3:33 GMT. Videos on X show the plane climbing out of the airport with flames shooting out of the left wing. 



 

The cause of the engine failure remains under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While details are still emerging, initial reports indicate the incident involved engine number two, a General Electric GEnx.

 

Photo of N859GT - Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F at ANC on AeroXplorer Aviation Database
A photo of N859GT, the same aircraft involved in the incident. Photo: AeroXplorer | Richard Rafalski

 

The Decrease in Popularity of the Boeing 747

 

The Boeing 747 is a four-engine jet airliner that was first introduced in 1969. The aircraft was nicknamed the "Queen of the Skies" because of its size and luxury. The 747 was the world's first wide-body airliner, and it revolutionized air travel by making it possible to carry more passengers and cargo over longer distances.

 



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However, the 747 has become increasingly less popular in recent years due to the development of more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets. Boeing ended production of the 747 in 2020, but the aircraft is still in use by several airlines and cargo companies.

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Franco Grobler
Passionate aviation enthusiast from South Africa dedicated to bringing you articles on the latest aviation news, I aim to inspire and inform. I am set on embarking pilot training in 2024 to soar to new heights in the aviation world.

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