Aircraft Forced for an Emergency Landing at McCarran International Airport due to Engine Fire
On Wednesday morning, American Airlines Flight 15665, which was en route from Las Vegas to Charlotte, North Carolina, made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a fire in the right engine.
The incident was confirmed by FAA officials to KLAS-TV/Las Vegas. The emergency landing saw the plane safely landing back at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and taxying to the terminal under its own power.
However, a video obtained by Las Vegas Locally contradicts the statement from American Airlines, as it shows flames shooting out of the right engine of the plane. Another video posted on social media later in the day corroborates this account. The video was reportedly shot by a passenger on board the flight.
American Airlines initially claimed they found no evidence of an engine fire. However, the maintenance team also found no evidence of an engine fire according to the airline. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.
Despite the engine issue, no one on board the plane was harmed. The aircraft is now being taken out of service for evaluation. The flight carried a total of 153 passengers and 6 crew members.
The investigation by the FAA is ongoing, and this developing story will be updated as new information becomes available. American Airlines has yet to issue a further statement regarding the incident.
- The emergency landing of Flight 1566 on Wednesday morning was at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, despite originally being en route to Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The maintenance team from American Airlines, who are currently evaluating the aircraft, found no evidence of an engine fire, contrary to the reports of flames seen in videos.
- Las Vegas Locally obtained a video showing flames shooting out of the right engine of the American Airlines plane, contradicting the airline's initial claim of finding no evidence of an engine fire.
- The flight, carrying a total of 153 passengers and 6 crew members, successfully landed back at Harry Reid International Airport and taxied to the terminal under its own power, although a video on social media later in the day showed apparent engine trouble.
- The incident is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and no further statement regarding the incident has been issued by American Airlines.
