Plane forced to make emergency landing after engine catches fire mid-flight
All 450 passengers, including those going on Hajj pilgrimage, and 18 crew members evacuated
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All 450 passengers, including those going on Hajj pilgrimage, and 18 crew members evacuated
Frightening footage shows a streak of orange flames shooting out of the engine just as the plane takes to the air.
The Garuda Indonesia jet was taking off from the Indonesian city of Makassar en route to Saudi Arabia -- with many passengers heading on pilgrimage to Mecca -- when the drama unfolded at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, the airline said.
Flames were spotted at back of 747-400 aircraft as it took off in Makassar, Indonesia, with 468 passengers onboard
A Boeing 747-400 aircraft operated by Garuda Indonesia filled with 450 passengers had to make an emergency landing Wednesday.