A Delta flight bound for Atlanta had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles after an issue with the aircraft’s left engine, the company said.
On Friday, July 18, Delta Air Lines Flight 446 was climbing during takeoff when it needed to make an emergency landing, a Delta spokesperson told USA TODAY in an email. The crew followed safety procedures, and the plane returned safely to the gate. There were no injuries, the airline said.
“We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel plans,” the Delta spokesperson stated.
Video shows plane’s left engine on fire
Video footage captured of the incident from LA Flights shows the plane, a Boeing 767-400 bound for Atlanta, in the air while flames erupt from its left engine after it took off from LAX
“Delta flight 446 returned to Los Angeles shortly after departure following an indication of an issue with the aircraft’s left engine,” a spokesperson for the airline told Fox News Digital. Delta also issued an apology to travelers for the disruption to their plans.
“As nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and crew, the flight crew followed procedures and safely returned to the gate. We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel plans,” the statement read.
Flight data from FlightAware shows the aircraft departed at 1:23 p.m. and landed back at LAX at 2:06 p.m.