An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas on Wednesday after smoke and sparks were seen coming from one of its engines shortly after takeoff.
Flight 1665- an Airbus A321, en route from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), returned to Las Vegas due to what the airline described as a “mechanical issue.”
The airline stated: "The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power, and customers deplaned normally. We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team, who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible," as per Fox News.
No casualties were recorded in the incident.
While American Airlines said there was "no evidence of fire in the engine," several videos on online space showed dark smoke trailing the aircraft's right engine and visible sparks midair.
One of the witness Matthew Villasista, who was at the Las Vegas National Golf Club when he saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the plane, said, "We could hear lots of booming noises, almost like a boombox. It sort of stopped us in our tracks to hear the noises."
Another witness Mark Jackson said he heard what sounded like "large fireworks."
"When we looked up and saw what was really happening, I was shocked and super sad thinking about how scared everyone on board must be," Jackson told ABC News. "Those brave pilots working under some heavy pressure. It just looked like it was dropping rapidly."
The aircraft carried 153 passengers and six crew members, as confirmed by American Airlines.
The specific aircraft model was initially undisclosed.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) acknowledged the incident, identifying Flight 1665 as an Airbus A321.
"American Airlines Flight 1665 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 8:20 am local time on Wednesday, June 25, after the crew reported an engine issue. The Airbus A321 was headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The FAA will investigate," Fox News quoted FAA as saying.
Harry Reid International Airport was formerly designated as McGarran International Airport.
Flight 1665- an Airbus A321, en route from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), returned to Las Vegas due to what the airline described as a “mechanical issue.”
The airline stated: "The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power, and customers deplaned normally. We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team, who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible," as per Fox News.
No casualties were recorded in the incident.
While American Airlines said there was "no evidence of fire in the engine," several videos on online space showed dark smoke trailing the aircraft's right engine and visible sparks midair.
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One of the witness Matthew Villasista, who was at the Las Vegas National Golf Club when he saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the plane, said, "We could hear lots of booming noises, almost like a boombox. It sort of stopped us in our tracks to hear the noises."
Another witness Mark Jackson said he heard what sounded like "large fireworks."
"When we looked up and saw what was really happening, I was shocked and super sad thinking about how scared everyone on board must be," Jackson told ABC News. "Those brave pilots working under some heavy pressure. It just looked like it was dropping rapidly."
The aircraft carried 153 passengers and six crew members, as confirmed by American Airlines.
The specific aircraft model was initially undisclosed.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) acknowledged the incident, identifying Flight 1665 as an Airbus A321.
"American Airlines Flight 1665 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 8:20 am local time on Wednesday, June 25, after the crew reported an engine issue. The Airbus A321 was headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The FAA will investigate," Fox News quoted FAA as saying.
Harry Reid International Airport was formerly designated as McGarran International Airport.
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