FAA Investigating 'Engine Issue' with American Airlines Jet Leaving Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUN 25 – Flight 1665 returned safely after engine smoke and flames were reported shortly after takeoff, with 153 passengers and six crew aboard; no injuries were reported, FAA said.
- An American Airlines jet returned to Las Vegas after reporting an engine issue on Wednesday.
- The flight, American Airlines Flight 1665, reported smoke coming from the left engine, according to Nimmo.
- After landing, the fire department inspected the engine, and the aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power.
- The cause of the smoke remains under investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
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Twice in One Week: Las Vegas Flights Diverted Amid Mechanical Emergencies - Nevada Globe
For the second time this week, an American Airlines flight departing Las Vegas for Charlotte ran into mechanical trouble, prompting an unscheduled diversion to Dallas-Fort Worth. Flight 2981, which lifted off just before 1 p.m., reported a potential issue midair and was rerouted accordingly. As of mid-afternoon, FlightAware tracking data showed the aircraft had yet to land in Dallas . This incident follows a dramatic mid-week scare when America…
Sparks and smoke were seen coming from the Airbus A321-211 flying from Las Vegas to Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 25. There were nearly 160 people on board, and one person described the engine failure as a gunshot, as passengers waited in suspense to see if the next sound would be worse than the last. The plane turned around and returned safely to an airport near Las Vegas a few minutes after takeoff.
A plane taking off from Las Vegas had to make an emergency landing after flames and smoke came out of the engine.
American Airlines Airbus Returns to KLAS After 'Engine Issue'
An American Airlines Airbus A321 returned to Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) in Las Vegas yesterday (June 26) shortly after takeoff with one engine smoking and “sparking.” American acknowledged in a statement that Flight 1665 returned to the airport with a “mechanical issue.” There were no injuries and the aircraft taxied to a gate where passengers deplaned without further incident. According to an FAA statement, “American Airlines Fligh…
In the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, an American Airlines plane had to return from the emergency when it began to spark and smoke shortly after it had taken off from Harry Reid International Airport, according to U.S. media. Social media videos of American Airlines Flight 1655 show the sparks emanating from one of the engines, as well as the smoke trail that it leaves above the sky as it lifts flight away. The Federal Aviation Administration said t…
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