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Delta Flight Returns Safely to LAX After Mid-Air Engine Fire

FAA launches investigation following the mid-air blaze that grounded the nearly 25-year-old Boeing 767-400 for detailed inspection.

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Overview

  • Flight DL446, a Boeing 767-400 powered by GE CF6 engines, declared an emergency after flames erupted from its left engine shortly after takeoff from LAX.
  • Air Traffic Control guided the aircraft in a controlled descent over Downey and Paramount before it landed safely on Runway 25L with no injuries among 226 passengers and nine crew.
  • Los Angeles World Airports fire crews extinguished the blaze on the runway and the aircraft was towed off for a comprehensive assessment.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a formal probe to determine the cause of the engine fire and assess potential safety measures.
  • This marks at least the second engine fire incident for Delta in 2025, raising questions about maintenance practices for its aging Boeing 767-400 fleet.