Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight faced a terrifying moment shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles. The aircraft experienced an apparent engine fire, forcing an emergency landing at LAX.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 18, when Delta flight 446 departed from Los Angeles International Airport. Not long after liftoff, Delta flight engine fire were seen coming from the aircraft’s left engine, alarming passengers and prompting immediate action by the flight crew.
Delta Flight Engine Fire Prompts Emergency Return to LAX
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft landed safely at approximately 2:10 p.m. local time. The crew followed standard safety procedures and returned the Boeing 767 to the airport without further incident.
Footage from a popular aviation channel, L.A. Flights, captured the engine fire as the plane climbed into the sky. Flames were clearly visible from the left engine, sparking widespread concern on social media as the video went viral.
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Delta Air Lines has not yet released a detailed statement on the cause of the fire, but the FAA is conducting a full investigation. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and all passengers were evacuated safely.
Experts say that while in-flight engine fires are rare, commercial aircraft are built with rigorous safety protocols. Pilots train extensively for such emergencies, and their quick decision-making in this case likely prevented a more serious outcome.
This event adds to growing conversations around airline safety and aircraft maintenance as summer travel reaches peak levels. The successful landing is being praised as a textbook example of pilot professionalism and emergency response.
