Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Tokyo's Narita airport over engine fire

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TOKYO: A cargo plane made an emergency landing on Tuesday (June 4) morning seconds after its takeoff from Tokyo's Narita airport following a report of fire visible from one of its engines, reported Xinhua.

The incident involved Polar Air Cargo Flight 752 bound for Los Angeles, which had taken off from Narita International Airport shortly after 10am local time.

According to local media reports, the aircraft reported that flames were seen coming from one of its engines, turned back and landed at Narita airport around 11.25am local time.

There had been no reports of injuries.

Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the engine fire and ensure the continued safety of all future flights. - Bernama-Xinhua