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CNBC AI News – In a concerning incident that underscores the rigorous demands of modern air travel, an American Airlines flight was forced to return to its origin shortly after takeoff. Flight 1665, departing from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas at 8:11 a.m. on June 25th, was en route to Charlotte, North Carolina, when it encountered a significant mechanical issue.
Footage circulating online, captured by witnesses, appeared to show smoke emanating from the right engine shortly after the aircraft became airborne. The pilots, adhering to standard safety protocols, promptly initiated a return to Las Vegas. Fortunately, the unscheduled descent and landing were completed without reported injuries to passengers or crew.
Airport officials confirmed they received reports of a “mechanical issue” onboard. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the aircraft touched back down at 8:20 a.m., approximately nine minutes after departure.
American Airlines released a statement indicating that the plane “taxied to the gate under its own power and passengers deplaned normally.”
The aircraft involved, an Airbus A321, was carrying 153 passengers and a crew of six at the time of the incident. It has since been taken out of service for a thorough inspection by maintenance teams. Preliminary assessments by the airline have not revealed any immediate evidence of a fire within the engine itself.
The carrier has arranged a replacement flight for the affected travelers, scheduled to depart from Las Vegas at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th, and proceed to Charlotte.
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