Plane makes emergency landing after likely bird strike

A Japan Airlines plane bound for New York returned to a Tokyo airport after the pilot reported a bird strike to an engine during takeoff.

The boeing, carrying 233 passengers and 15 crew members, requested an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.

See also: Boarding planes last may be better for your health

See also: EasyJet passengers stranded overnight after scorpion spotted on board

Flames appeared on the left engine as the plane ascended from the runway.

Luckily no injuries were reported from the incident.