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Boeing 747 Engine Catches Fire, Parts Scatter Over Maastricht

Boeing 747 Engine Catches Fire, Parts Scatter Over Maastricht

An engine on a Boeing 747 Freighter bound for New York and operated by Longtail Aviation caught fire, resulting in the injuries of two people on the ground after parts broke off and fell to the ground.
The incident occurred one day after a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 had a similar incident while en route from Denver to Honolulu.
The news was confirmed by the responsible Veiligheidsregio or safety region in the …