FedEx Flight 3609, en route from Newark to Indianapolis, was forced to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday after a bird strike, officials said.
The jet touched down safely at 8.07 am, just nine minutes after takeoff, according to flight data, and no injuries were reported.
“FedEx Flight 3609 from Newark to Indianapolis experienced a bird strike during takeoff. Our crew declared an emergency and returned safely to Newark. We are thankful for the quick actions of our crew and first responders,” FedEx spokesperson Austin Kemker said in a statement, according to NBC News Philadelphia.
Videos circulating online showed the plane catching fire midair before making an emergency landing in New Jersey.
The airport authorities briefly halted air traffic as a precaution, but operations have since returned to normal, officials confirmed.
More details awaited.