Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Visible Engine Fire Captured on Video
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A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-400 bound for Atlanta made an emergency return to Los Angeles International Airport after flames erupted from its left engine shortly after takeoff.
Trouble Right After Departure
Flight 446 had just left LAX Friday afternoon, carrying 226 passengers, two pilots, and seven flight attendants, when the crew received a warning about the aircraft’s left engine. A video from the L.A. Flights YouTube channel captured the dramatic moment flames shot from the engine as the jet climbed into the sky.
“Whoa. Hang on, that’s not good,” the livestream operator can be heard saying, watching the fire flare in real time.
A Quick Turn and Safe Landing
Despite the serious situation, the flight crew remained calm and professional. Following standard procedures, the pilots circled the airport and safely landed the aircraft at 2:06 p.m., just over 40 minutes after takeoff. Fire trucks rushed to the plane, but the aircraft returned to the gate under its own power. No injuries were reported.
Investigation Underway
The FAA confirmed it is investigating the incident. Delta later apologized for the disruption and assured travelers that both its maintenance teams and local firefighters inspected the plane after the emergency.
