US EditionUnited Airlines Passengers Evacuate on the Tarmac After Emergency Landing in Los Angeles
- United Flight 2127, a Boeing 787-9, made an emergency landing at LAX on March 2, 2026, after a left engine issue, officials said.
- Authorities reported a left-engine issue described as a possible fire, and Los Angeles Fire Department crews met the Boeing 787-9 jet and hosed the smoking engine on arrival.
- The flight carried 256 passengers and 12 crewmembers, and passengers evacuated using emergency slides and airstairs before being bused to the terminal with no reported injuries; the FAA issued a ground stop until at least 12:30 p.m.
- LAFD confirmed the aircraft landed safely and no patients required hospital transport shortly after 11 a.m., while United said `We're working to get our customers to their final destinations` and the FAA will investigate.
- Departures to Los Angeles were grounded after a witness posted video to X and aerial footage showed passengers using slides to exit the plane.
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A United Airlines Boeing 787 connecting Los Angeles to Newark had to return urgently Monday morning after a possible engine fire. More than 250 passengers were evacuated to the tarmac without causing any injuries.
Newark bound flight returns to Los Angeles, passengers evacuate after possible engine fire, officials say
A plane on its way to Newark airport was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday afternoon because of a possible engine fire, officials said.
United Airlines Flight 2127 returned to Los Angeles after an engine failure occurred; all 256 passengers and 12 crew members were unharmed
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Los Angeles TimesUnited Airlines flight returns to LAX after engine fire reports force emergency landing
LOS ANGELES — A Monday morning United Airlines flight departing Los Angeles International Airport had to turn around and make an emergency landing back at the airport after an engine fire was reported, officials said. Los Angeles Fire Department officials…
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