Utah Jazz feared 'this might be the end' after plane engine caught fire

• Team's plane was forced into emergency landing after bird strike
• Star Donovan Mitchell did not travel to following game

The Utah Jazz have spoken of the fear they experienced when a bird strike on their plane caused an engine fire and forced an emergency landing.

The incident happened on Tuesday as the team were heading for a road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, which was played on Wednesday night.