Watch: Smoke seen from plane engine after takeoff from Las Vegas
An American Airlines flight returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada shortly after takeoff after smoke was reported in its left engine. The airline confirmed that while maintenance detected no evidence of a fire in the engine, the aircraft was removed from service. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident, which caused no reported injuries.
FAA Investigates Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an independent agency of the United States government, charged with regulating civil aviation and ensuring safety among all aspects of American aviation industries. The FAA will investigate this incident to determine its cause and ensure similar issues do not occur in the future.
