A Delta Airlines flight was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport after one of its engines caught fire during takeoff. The incident occurred on a Boeing 767-400 aircraft headed to Atlanta. Video footage shows the plane ascending over Los Angeles with flames emerging from its left engine.
The plane circled back and landed safely on the runway. “Delta flight 446 returned to Los Angeles shortly after departure following an indication of an issue with the aircraft’s left engine,” a spokesperson for the airline stated. Josh, who co-owns the YouTube channel LA Flights, captured the entire incident on video.
The footage, which has garnered significant attention, shows the frightening moment when the flames became visible. No injuries were reported, and all passengers were evacuated safely. Authorities are investigating the cause of the engine fire, and Delta Airlines has expressed gratitude for the crew’s professionalism in handling the emergency.
Delta plane lands safely after fire
The Boeing 767, carrying 226 passengers and 9 crew members, was en route to Atlanta when the left engine malfunctioned mid-air. The crew quickly decided to loop back to LAX.
The plane landed safely and taxied to the gate with no visible fire by the time it reached the terminal. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident. The cause of the fire remains unclear at this time.
Despite the alarming situation, the flight landed safely after returning to the LAX runway. Passengers and crew members witnessed flames coming out from one of the engines. Delta Air Lines is currently investigating the incident.
The airline has not provided any further details about the cause of the engine fire or the extent of the damage to the aircraft.