THE engine of a plane exploded in fiery chaos just moments before it was about to takeoff.
A terrifying video caught the explosion of an Emirates A380 engine in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday.It was bound for Dubai at 4 am on June 15, but while on the runway at Guarulhos airport, an explosion occurred in the left wing of the plane, according to Mediadrum.
The video revealed the moment the plane reeved its engine as it faced the long runway ahead.
It was recorded using the aircraft’s vertical stabilizer camera which is on the onboard screen in the passenger seats, according to Aeroflap.
In the video, a flash of orange light appeared on the left side, signifying the fire that broke out.It immediately slowed its engine and started to slow down.
The flight rejected its takeoff and was grounded.
There were no injuries reported.
The plane involved was understood to be A6-EUL, which is an eight-year-old Airbus A380.Crew speculates the streak of flame was a result of an engine surge on the aircraft.Repairs are underway, but it is unclear how long it will take.
Due to the cancelation, Emirates put its passengers in a hotel in Atibaia, according to Aeroflap.
‘HOLY CRAP’
The engine fire in Brazil has not been the only terrifying plane incident this month.
On June 5, Air Canada flight AC872 was also caught on camera bursting into flames just moments after takeoff.
It was gaining altitude after departing from Toronto Pearson Airport en route to Paris, France before there was a small explosion
“Holy crap! It’s got an engine fire!” one person can be heard saying in the background of the video.
There were about 400 passengers aboard the Boeing 777, according to a statement by Air Canada shared with local news station CP24.
Representatives explained that the fire was caused by an issue with the engine’s compressor, leading the aircrew to land the plane prematurely, about 30 minutes after takeoff.After the aircraft landed, it was inspected by airport response vehicles as per normal operating processes, and it taxied to the gate on its own,” the airline told CP24.
The Boeing will not be used again until it has been inspected and repaired.