{"id":106900,"date":"2025-06-26T11:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=106900"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T06:25:11","slug":"american-airlines-jet-makes-emergency-landing-after-engine-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/106900\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines jet makes emergency landing after engine fire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday morning shortly after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport, after the aircraft\u2019s left engine emitted smoke and appeared to catch fire, according to eyewitnesses. Flight 1665, an Airbus A321 carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, had departed Las Vegas at 8:11am local time when the incident occurred. The pilot promptly turned the plane around and landed safely back at the airport, according to\u00a0<em>New York Daily News<\/em>. \u201cThe aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally,\u201d American Airlines said in a statement. \u201cWe appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible.\u201d No injuries were reported, and the airline confirmed the aircraft has been taken out of service for further evaluation and repairs. Eyewitnesses and passengers reported seeing flames and hearing unusual noises. Patrick Chapin, a passenger on board, told local media that he heard a \u201cboom\u201d followed by a persistent rumbling. However, American Airlines stated that its mechanics found no evidence of an actual fire during an initial inspection. Airport public information officer Luke Nimmo confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and taxied without assistance. Video footage captured by local resident Annette Riding showed black smoke trailing from the left engine moments after takeoff,\u00a0<em>Queen City News<\/em>\u00a0reported. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident. This emergency landing comes amid a string of global aviation incidents in 2025, including a deadly Air India crash earlier this month and a tragic mid-air collision in January involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter, which claimed 67 lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday morning shortly after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport, after the aircraft\u2019s left engine emitted smoke and appeared to catch fire, according to eyewitnesses. 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