The flight of Delta Airlines going from Los Angeles to Atlanta had to make an emergency landing on Friday (July 18, 2025) due to engine fire soon after flying on DL446. The incident occurred at Los Angeles International Airport (Lax). This flight was a 767–400 aircraft.
In the video revealed on social media, it was shown that during the flight, flames were coming out of its left engine. However, there was no harm to a passenger or crew member. Firefighters reached on time and controlled the fire. The engine failed as soon as the flight started. The pilot immediately announced the emergency and turned the aircraft back towards the airport. Air traffic control also helped immediately and emergency services were alerted.
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According to Flatradar 24, the aircraft first moved towards the Pacific Ocean, then returned to the airport, circling over Downey and Paramount. During this time, the pilot and the crew completed all the necessary investigations and prepared for safe landing. According to the passengers, the flight captain announced that the fire team is confirming the fire in the engine. The cause of the fire is not yet known. The US aviation agency (FAA) has started investigation.
The aircraft is about 25 years old and has two CF6 engines of General Electric Company. Delta Airlines reported that shortly after flying, there was a sign of problems in the left engine, due to which the flight had to return.
It is worth noting that earlier in April, there was a fire at Orlando Airport in another flight of Delta. The A330 aircraft was then preparing to fly to Atlanta, with 282 passengers and 12 crew members. No one was injured even in that accident.
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