Wild video footage captured the plane hitting the ground and sliding along for several metres, before bursting into flames

The aircraft reportedly encountered difficulties before seeking to land at the airport.

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A ground stop was ordered Tuesday night after a plane bound for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston's Logan Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Swiss International Air Lines flight was disabled on Runway 22R. "The crew ...