United 737 Suffers Engine Failure & Fire Due To… Rabbit Strike?!

While the concept of an aircraft suffering a bird strike is nothing new, here’s a strange variation of that, as reported by The Aviation Herald.

United 737 has major engine issues after Denver takeoff

This incident happened on Sunday, April 13, 2025, and involves United Airlines flight UA2325, scheduled to fly from Denver (DEN) to Edmonton (YEG). The 1,019-mile flight was operated by a 27-year-old Boeing 737-800 with the registration code N27213, with 153 passengers and six crew members.

The aircraft took off at 7:20PM local time from runway 34L. Shortly after takeoff, the crew declared an emergency, explaining to air traffic controllers that they had lost their right hand engine, and also that they were dealing with a potential fire related to that.

The video footage from inside the cabin is kind of wild, with passengers screaming. Of course I can understand how one would be scared when they see flames coming from the wing, but it’s a great reminder of just how well built aircraft are, and what they can withstand.