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.
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