Bird Strike Causes Mid-Air Engine Fire Chicago, Illinois — October 28, 2024 A routine evening takeoff from Chicago O’Hare International Airport turned into a terrifying ordeal Monday when a passenger jet suffered a catastrophic engine failure just moments after liftoff, all captured on a passenger’s phone. The incident, believed to have been caused by a bird strike, sent a fiery explosion from the plane’s wing as it ascended into the sunset-lit sky. The heart-stopping video shows the view from a

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a KC-135 Stratotanker experienced an engine (CFM56) failure on No. 1 engine during takeoff roll at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport. The aircraft rejected takeoff and returned safely to the ramp for inspection and maintenance. Possible causes of the sparks include a compressor stall, foreign object debris ingestion, or material failure, such as a turbine bearing issue. 🎥 ©Matt Cochran https://youtube.com/@mlcochran78?si=YX5dQb_jCuW-v3ek | FlightMode