THIS is the shocking moment a jet engine erupts into flames just moments after take-off as passengers fear for their lives.

A Delta plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Brazil late Sunday after an apparent engine glitch sent flames and sparks shooting from the packed jet.

Photos obtained after the Guarulhos incident show the hole caused by the engine explosion on flight DL104 to Atlanta.

Flight DL104 experienced a severe engine failure shortly after departing from GRU. All 288 passengers are safe after an emergency landing on the airport's only active runway.

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta experienced a terrifying engine explosion shortly after takeoff from Brazil. Delta ...

Video footage of the flight taking off shows loud bangs and several large flashes sparking on the plane's left side.

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