Delta Flight Returns to Los Angeles After Engine Fire Prompts Emergency Landing
Passengers reported hearing a loud bang followed by visible flames emanating from the right engine.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly after takeoff on Sunday morning when one of its engines caught fire, airline officials confirmed.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:45 AM PST, prompted an immediate response from the flight crew, who safely executed an emergency landing.
Delta Flight 123, a Boeing 737-900 carrying 142 passengers and six crew members, departed LAX at 9:30 AM. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang followed by visible flames emanating from the right engine.
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The pilots quickly declared an emergency, and the aircraft safely returned to LAX by 10:15 AM. No injuries were reported, and all passengers were evacuated without incident.
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“Delta is cooperating fully with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the cause of the engine fire,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement.
“The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.”Fire crews were on the scene to extinguish the flames, and the aircraft was towed to a maintenance hangar for inspection.
The incident caused minor disruptions at LAX, with a few flights delayed as emergency vehicles cleared the runway.
Passengers were rebooked on alternative flights, and Delta offered apologies for the inconvenience. The NTSB has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the engine fire, with preliminary findings expected in the coming weeks.
