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spirit airlines engine catches fire after bird hits engine in New Jersey

A Spirit Airlines plane engine caught fire after a bird hit the right engine during the take off at the Atlantic City International Airport in New Jersey, USA. The pilot safely stopped the accelerating plane on the runway, and ordered emergency evacuation of passengers aboard. Footage shows passengers escaping the plane using evacuation slides in panic. A total of 107 people were on board at the time. Two passengers suffered minor injuries, officials said.

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