A SpiceJet flight (SG-723) traveling from Patna to Delhi faced a terrifying engine fire shortly after takeoff, likely caused by a bird strike.
The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was carrying 185 passengers and six crew members. Despite the unexpected emergency, Captain Monica Khanna, the pilot-in-command, displayed incredible calmness and skill.
She immediately shut down the affected engine and, keeping her composure, safely landed the plane back at Patna airport. Thanks to her quick and decis...