The flight crew can be heard on LiveATC audio requesting the plane be inspected for an engine fire, which the pilot confirmed was caused by a rabbit strike. “Rabbit through the number 2 [engine ...

DENVER (AP) — A airplane engine burst into flame after reportedly striking an animal on departure from Denver International Airport, prompting pilots to make an emergency landing over the ...

An FAA investigation into the incident is underway. A United Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing after one of its engines burst into flames due to a rare rabbit strike.