Spirit Airlines logo (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) A Spirit Airlines flight from Baltimore to Orlando returned to Baltimore shortly after takeoff Friday night because of a problem with the engine.
According to FlightAware, a flight tracking website, the plane took off at 8:35 p.m. and was back on the ground at 8:51 p.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration told FOX TV Stations that the crew reported an engine issue. Video provided to CBS Baltimore shows flames in the air.
Spirit Airlines released the following statement about the incident: Spirit Airlines flight 2077 from Baltimore to Orlando returned to Baltimore after takeoff following a mechanical issue.