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On Monday, a United Airlines flight heading to New Jersey from Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to an engine fire, as reported by aviation officials.
Flight 2127, operated by United Airlines, departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at approximately 10:15 a.m. However, about an hour into the journey, the aircraft had to return due to a problem with its left engine, according to information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to Fox News Digital.
“United flight 2127 safely returned to Los Angeles to address an issue with one of the engines,” the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital. Passengers disembarked using slides and airstairs before being transported back to the terminal by bus.
The incident involved a United Airlines aircraft making an emergency return to LAX after a fire erupted in its left engine, according to authorities. (KTTV)
The airline assured that none of the 256 passengers and 12 crew members aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner sustained any injuries. The FAA has not detailed the exact nature of the engine problem.
Video footage of the plane on the tarmac shows smoke coming out of one of the engines as firefighters blast water inside.
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Air traffic is seen on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Dec. 25, 2022. Los Angeles Police Department said they were aware of the protest, and asked people to stay away due to the traffic impact. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
The airliner was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport before it turned around. The FAA said the incident is under investigation.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Los Angeles Fire Department. A spokesperson for LAX declined to comment and referred any inquires to United.
A United Airlines plane bound for LAX turned around mid-flight after a “potential security concern.” (Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The passengers were bused to a terminal and a different aircraft was arranged to fly them to their destination, United said.
“We are grateful to our pilots and flight attendants for their quick actions to keep our customers safe,” the airline said.
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