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NEWS

FedEx Fire: Newark, New Jersey

What went wrong:

​Saturday, March 1, 2025: A FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport. At 7:58 a.m. Eastern. A bird strike ignited a fire in the left engine. The fire remained contained during flight and was fully extinguished on ground.

What went right:

Fast-acting pilots and the Boeing 767’s fire suppression system prevented disaster. The JT9D engine’s fire suppression system ensured the flames didn’t spread midair. Pilots communicated clearly with Air Traffic Control and executed a controlled emergency landing. Fire crews responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire and securing the runway. All crew members walked away uninjured.

For the mechanics:

As aviation incidents grows more and more popular, it’s important to highlight the systems put in place that make aviation the safest form of travel available today. Let’s take a look at the systems and redundancies that kept the FedEx crew alive and uninjured:

• Fire Suppression: JT9D & FAA Standards 

  The JT9D engine installed on the Boeing 767, features a dual-loop fire detection system, ensuring alerts even if one loop fails. Halon 1301 fire bottles instantly suppress flames, meeting strict FAA safety standards.

• Caution and Warning Systems:

  The Boeing 767’s cockpit alerts pilots instantly in case of fire, triggering automatic shutdowns of fuel, hydraulics, and power to the affected engine. 

• Redundancies:

  The 767’s twin-engine design and backup systems ensure safe operation even after losing an engine.

What’s Next:

The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating. Meanwhile, FedEx and other operators will continue to review protocols to enhance safety. This incident exhibits how important redundant systems like fire suppression and safety protocols are. Spread the news and keep people informed so we can continue to keep aviation the safest way to travel.

INSIDER INSIGHT

Your Ticket to Massive Opportunities: EAA

Connect with One of the World’s Largest Aviation Groups

Stop missing out on next-level opportunities

Ever feel like you’re on your own? Trying to grow your skills and meet the right people in aviation? Meet EAA: the Experimental Aircraft Association, an organization with over 270,000 members who love building, flying, and fixing planes. If you’re looking for community and resources, you can’t afford to miss this.

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EAA isn’t just another clubhouse for weekend pilots. They offer hands-on training that helps you become a sharper mechanic. As a member, you can access instructional videos about riveting, sheet metal work, avionics wiring, and even vintage dope and fabric repairs. There are even live in-person classes. With over 900 chapters nationwide, you’ll easily meet fellow aviation enthusiasts. Want the chance to go flying? EAA members take guests up all the time.

The real shining accomplishment of the EAA is AirVenture, the world’s biggest aviation event held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Picture 600,000 people and 10,000 aircraft all in one place—classes, demos, job fairs, and nonstop flyovers make it a total plane-lover’s paradise. 

AirVenture is a must see and will shape your perspective of aviation. If you have a fiery passion for aviation, this place will make it burn brighter. If you’ve lost that wonder and excitement, this place will bring it back for you.

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Instead of sticking to the same old routine, join EAA to:

✔ Get hands-on experience with real aircraft projects.
✔ Connect with aviators and network your way into new opportunities.
✔ Boost your confidence with top-notch training resources.

The EAA has been fueling aviators and mechanics for years. If you’re serious about standing out in class (and in your career), jumping onboard with EAA is a no-brainer.

Check out these AirVenture videos:

• Matt Guthmiller landing 130 aircraft at once: How to FLY in the  WORLD'S LARGEST FORMATION 

• Flight Chops video about flying a DC-3 at AirVenture: They let me LAND a DC-3! + Accidentally blasted a J3 Cub off taxiway - Flight VLOG

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