Terrifying moment flames shoot out of Atlas Air Boeing 747 plane after 'engine failure' shortly after takeoff from Miami International Airport
The terrifying moment a Boeing 747 reportedly flew into the sky shortly after taking off from Miami International Airport Thursday evening was caught on camera.
The aircraft in question was an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 freighter. The company said in a statement that it returned to the airport safely without any injuries.
“The crew followed all standard operating procedures and returned safely to MIA,” the company said in a statement.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and no injuries were reported, Miami International Airport said in a separate statement.
Flightaware data shows the $400 million-plus plane took off from Miami airport at 10:32 p.m. and returned at 10:46 p.m. Later that evening, it continued its scheduled journey to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A Miami resident captured the shocking video of flames flying through the air after the plane left the runway
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and no injuries were reported, Miami International Airport said in a separate statement
The Miami-area Instagram user who posted the video of the plane on fire said she contacted Miami Dade County Emergency shortly after noticing the unfolding disaster.
Officials thanked her for contacting them and assured her that the plane returned to Miami International with no reported injuries.
According to Flightaware data, the plane flew from Puerto Rico to Bogota, Colombia, without incident in the early hours of Friday.
In January 2023, Atlas Air took delivery of Boeing's last 747-8 as the company discontinued the brand. The airline is the largest operator of freighter 747s.
“We've carried everything on the 747 from race cars to racehorses, from rocket parts to satellites, electronics, overnight express shipments – and various forms of perishables like fresh flowers, vegetables and fish,” John Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, said at the time.
“And we are proud to serve the U.S. military as the largest provider of their airlift – which transports both troops and cargo – and the 747 is the backbone of this critical work,” he added at the time.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Atlas Air for more information about Thursday's incident.
In January 2023, Atlas Air took delivery of Boeing's last 747-8 as the company discontinued the brand. The airline is the largest operator of freighter 747s