B747 Engine Fire / Two Embraer Runway Excursions / Historic Tu-154 Crash Review

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747 Engine Fire Incident in Miami

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Freighter, registered N859GT, encountered an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Miami, Florida, during flight 5Y-95 to San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 18, 2024. The crew, comprising five members, declared a Mayday at approximately 2000 feet, citing a fire in the #2 engine (GEnx, inboard left hand), and made a safe emergency landing back in Miami 15 minutes post-departure. The FAA disclosed a softball-sized hole above the #2 engine, and the NTSB, alongside Boeing and General Electric, has initiated an investigation into the incident. Click image above for reading the full AvHerald article!

Airlink ERJ-135LR Runway Excursion in Pemba

An Airlink Embraer ERJ-135LR, registration ZS-SJX, operating flight 4Z204 from Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pemba Airport, Mozambique, experienced a runway excursion upon landing on January 18, 2024. The incident occurred during heavy rain, and the aircraft, manufactured in 2001, veered off the runway into soft ground. All 35 occupants, including passengers and crew, safely disembarked, with no reported injuries; the extent of aircraft damage is currently unknown. Click image above for reading the full ASN article!

American Eagle E-145 Runway Incident at Rochester

An American Eagle Embraer ERJ-145LR, operated by Piedmont Airlines under Flight 5811, experienced a taxiway excursion at Rochester International Airport, NY, USA, during landing phase. The incident occurred on January 18, 2024, around 4 PM, as the aircraft, arriving from Philadelphia International Airport, slid off taxiway A2 into the snow while vacating runway 22. None of the 53 occupants, including 50 passengers and 3 crew, were injured; an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause, amid light snow conditions. Click image above for reading the full Opoyi article!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Tupolev 154 Crash!

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

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