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Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Cuba After Engine Fire
March 6, 2023
A Florida-bound Southwest flight struck a flock of birds as it was taking off from Cuba, which sparked a fire in one of the engines. Passengers screamed in terror as the cabin filled with smoke. The pilot eventually turned the plane around and returned to the airport for an emergency landing. Once on the ground, passengers slid down the emergency chute while a fire truck extinguished the flames. Thankfully, there were no injuries.