"We can confirm that Flight 5Y095, a cargo aircraft, landed safely after experiencing an engine malfunction soon after departure from Miami International Airport (MIA)," Atlas Air said in a statement. "The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned to MIA."
The airline said safety was its top priority and it would conduct a thorough inspection to determine the cause.
Dramatic video posted on social media appeared to show sparks and flames shooting from the plane’s left wing.
Skipping down a bit.
The aircraft was a Boeing 747-8, according to Flightaware data. It was destined for Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but diverted back to Miami airport shortly after takeoff.
The Federal Aviation Administration and Miami International Airport did not immediately return requests for comment. A Boeing spokesperson said it was deferring any comments to Atlas Air.