An Atlas Air cargo plane headed for Puerto Rico was diverted Thursday night after taking off from Miami International Airport because of engine trouble, according to an official and flight data.
Flight 5Y095 landed safely after experiencing an “engine malfunction” shortly after departure, Atlas Air said early Friday.
“The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned” to the airport, the company said in a statement.
“At Atlas, safety is always our top priority and we will be conducting a thorough inspection to determine the cause.”It was unclear what kind of cargo the plane was carrying.
While the company did not state the aircraft type, data collected by FlightAware, a flight tracking company, showed it was a Boeing 747-8.
Persons:
5Y095, “, ”, FlightAware
Organizations:
Atlas Air, Miami International Airport, Boeing
Locations:
Puerto Rico