An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 freighter (N859GT) had to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, due to a fire in one of the engines. 

A video that went viral on social media shows the moment the engine is engulfed in flames. The aircraft was carrying five crew members and was flying flight 5y-95 from Miami, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft landed safely and there were no reports of injuries. 

See the moment below:

The Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F with registration number N859GT had a problem with what appears to be engine number 2 about to depart from Miami International Airport on its flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane landed safely on the same runway since it took off 15… pic.twitter.com/Mhp3nytGaw

- On The Wings of Aviation (@OnAviation) January 19, 2024

The NTSB is investigating the incident, with support from Boeing and General Electric. 

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