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Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Catches Fire

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 18 – Delta Flight 446 safely returned after left engine fire shortly after takeoff, carrying 226 passengers and 9 crew; FAA investigation underway into the incident's cause.

  • On Friday, July 18, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 446, a Boeing 767-400, experienced its left engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff, returning for an emergency landing back at LAX.
  • While the exact cause remains unknown, Delta has launched a thorough investigation and questions about maintenance records for this 767 linger, with an FAA probe also underway.
  • Video from L.A. Flights shows the plane's left engine on fire shortly after departure, with the flight taking off at 1:23 p.m. and returning at 2:06 p.m., carrying 226 passengers and nine crew members.
  • All travelers were deplaned normally, all rebooked on a new aircraft, and `We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel plans` the Delta spokesperson said.
  • The FAA is expected to join the probe to determine the failure cause, the incident has reignited scrutiny on Boeing’s aging fleet and engine reliability, and experts highlight the need for proactive maintenance and inspections.
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Curly Tales broke the news in on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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