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Plane makes emergency landing after explosion

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A frightening scene unfolded during a Delta Airlines flight from Edinburgh to John F. Kennedy International Airport when a loud bang was heard and a fiery eruption burst from one of the plane’s wings. Video footage of the incident captured passengers’ audible fear and shock as large sparks flew from the aircraft. The plane, which was only about 40 minutes into the journey, was subsequently diverted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, only 80 miles away from …

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NFL team plane makes emergency landing

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The Bengals’ flight home from New England after their 22–18 victory over the Patriots was interrupted by a frightening, unexpected incident. The team’s plane from Boston was reportedly rerouted due to a “failing engine,” according to Mark Slaughter of Cincinnati’s WLWT-NBC. Later, Paul Dehner confirmed that the flight landed in New York City after the incident to allow the team to change planes. “A little rough but it was okay! Landed safely,” reported an unidentified …

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VIDEO: Alaska Airlines plane loses part of engine

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Alaska Airlines flight turns back, makes emergency landing as engine cover rips off – NBC News Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing just after takeoff Monday, the airline said, after the engines cowling detached. Dramatic videos shared on social media showed an engine cover, or cowling, flying off while the plane appeared to land. The poster for the video, which has not been …

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