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.

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

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

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.

This is the terrifying moment a Delta Air Lines engine burst into flames just seconds after departing Guarulhos Airport in São Paulo, Brazil on March 29. Shocking footage captured by passengers ...