Smoke seen from plane over Las Vegas
American Airlines flight 1665 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas shortly after departure because of a mechanical problem on Wednesday, June 25.
An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas on Wednesday after smoke and sparks were seen spewing from one of its engines.
American Airlines Flight 1665 was compelled to return to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) soon after takeoff due to a mechanical issue, as noted by the airline in a statement.
Video from an eyewitness shows dark smoke trailing behind the plane’s engines midair. Sparks could also be seen going off from its right engine.
An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas on Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines. –>
The aircraft is being taken out of service and will be evaluated by American Airlines’ maintenance team, the company said.
The aircraft type was not immediately made public.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said it is aware of the incident and that Flight 1665 was an Airbus A321.
The air traffic control tower at McCarran International Airport. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“American Airlines Flight 1665 safely returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas at approximately 8:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 25, following the crew’s report of an engine problem,” the agency said in a statement.
“The Airbus A321 was headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The FAA will investigate.”
Harry Reid International Airport was previously known as McGarran International Airport.
