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American Airlines Flight 1665 Returns to Las Vegas Following In-Flight Engine Issue

Federal regulators have opened an investigation after the Airbus A321 was taken out of service for a full maintenance evaluation

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An American Airlines plane caught on fire and returned to Las Vegas

Overview

  • Flight 1665 departed Harry Reid International Airport at 8:11 a.m. for Charlotte Douglas International Airport and turned back minutes later after crew reported an engine problem.
  • Eyewitness and onboard videos captured smoke and brief flames from one engine accompanied by loud booming noises.
  • The Airbus A321 landed safely at 8:20 a.m., taxied under its own power, and all 153 passengers and six crew members disembarked without injury.
  • American Airlines mechanics found no evidence of fire during an initial inspection but have grounded the jet for a thorough evaluation.
  • The FAA has classified the incident as an engine issue and is conducting a formal investigation to determine its cause and reinforce safety measures.