Flight diverted to Las Vegas over smoking engine
Share and Follow


An American Airlines flight was diverted to Las Vegas due to a smoking engine on Wednesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that an American Airlines flight “returned safely” to Harry Reid International Airport early Wednesday morning Pacific time after “an engine issue” was reported.

The flight, bound for Charlotte, N.C., according to a statement from the airport also obtained by NewsNation, experienced “smoke coming from the left engine and the aircraft returned.” Out of the 165 passengers, there were no reports of injuries, according to the airport.

The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, American Airlines told The Hill.

“The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally,” the airline added. “We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible.”  

Earlier this year, a deadly collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport rattled the country.

The FAA earlier this month also announced it would limit the number of arrivals and departures through the end of the year at Newark Liberty International Airport amid outages and staffing shortages at the airport.

“The confirmed reduced rates will maintain safety while alleviating excessive flight delays at the airport due to staffing and equipment challenges,” the agency said in a previous order.

Updated at 5:01 p.m. EDT

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Tomi Lahren’s New Look Sparks Buzz: Fans Suspect ‘Mar-a-Lago Makeover’ Transformation

Tomi Lahren, the OutKick host known for her provocative opinions, sparked a…

Bondi Terror Attack: Survivor Speaks Out on Police Intervention Hurdles

Bondi Beach terror survivor Vanessa Miller says police hid and physically stopped…

Viral Coldplay Jumbotron Star Breaks Silence: ‘My Regretful Choice Revealed

(NEXSTAR) – Kristin Cabot, the woman spotlighted on the Jumbotron while sharing…

Discover Key Achievements: Federal Agencies Showcase 11 Months of Trump Administration Successes

Federal agencies are rolling out new websites to highlight their milestones achieved…

Trump to Convene Insurance Executives to Discuss Strategies for Reducing Premiums

President Trump announced on Friday his intention to convene a meeting with…

Internal Conflict Unfolds at Turning Point USA Event Amid Debate on Charlie Kirk Shooting Theories

The inaugural Turning Point USA AmericaFest conference since the passing of its…

How Progressive Ideology is Influencing Women’s Natural Instincts: A Leftist Perspective

In certain conservative circles, a provocative question has been circulating, often…

Bodies of Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Returned to Family After Tragic Incident

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele’s remains have been returned to their…