United Airlines plane returns to Denver airport after ‘possible wildlife’ strike

A United Airlines plane headed from Colorado to Edmonton, Canada, on Sunday had to return to the airport after reportedly hitting wildlife. The Boeing 737-800 returned safely to Denver to “address a possible wildlife strike,” the airline confirmed to FOX Business.Footage of the plane in the air showed bright flashes coming from the engine. After…

​On April 13, 2025, United Airlines Flight 2325, a Boeing 737-800 en route from Denver International Airport to Edmonton, Alberta, experienced a significant incident shortly after takeoff. The aircraft’s right engine caught fire, reportedly due to a rabbit being sucked into the engine during departure. This unexpected wildlife strike led to a dramatic sequence of…