Passenger video shows engine fire on plane landing in Colombia

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A passenger recorded an engine fire on a plane, which made an emergency landing in Bogota, Colombia, on Wednesday night.

VivaColombia Flight 8023, which was headed for Rionegro, took off from El Dorado International Airport in Bogota; but soon after takeoff, passengers heard a loud noise, according to local outlet Las 2 Orillas.

The passenger, seated on the plane's right side, captured flames coming from the right engine, as the pilot returned to the airport.

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The plane landed about 14 minutes after taking off, according to FlightRadar24.

There were no reports of injuries.

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