DHL 757 Engine fire/failure
Last night about midnight, a B 757 from DHL had what it seemed to me, a serious engine failure/fire. Flames were sticking out like a tail along the whole fuselage. (Of course from the engine).
This happened right after takeoff from 22L
I was sitting in my livingroom when there was a bright light and a strange sound like a chopper.
I ran out and watched it closer.
It seemed like after about 500' in the air the fire where destingushed.
Talked to one of the neighbours, and he was listening to a scanner, he called out Mayday, Mayday and wanted to return to EKCH. "They also mentioned Bird strike"??
I then watched him do a circle and it seemed like he first tried to go to rnw. 12, but changed his mind and went to 22L instead, but ivershut the senterline or was to close again so he made a 270 to re-enter the centerline.
Landed safely thank good!!
Good job fellows,
Regards, Mr. T (Just a small twin engine driver)