Watch: Terrifying moment when Atlanta-bound Delta plane catches fireplace, returns to LA Airport

Atlanta-bound Delta plane catches fireplace within the engine quickly after take off, returns to LA Airport.

An Atlanta-bound Delta plane (DL446) had to make an emergency touchdown on the Los Angeles International Airport shortly after take off because the left engine of the plane probably caught on fireplace. Firefighting crews confirmed the fireplace had been extinguished upon touchdown, and no accidents had been reported amongst passengers or crew.Flight DL446 had simply departed Los Angeles when the pilots detected indications of an engine fireplace within the left engine. The crew promptly declared an emergency and requested a direct return to the departure airport. Air Traffic Control guided the plane again to the airport whereas alerting airport emergency companies.Flightradar24 knowledge exhibits that DL446 initially climbed out over the Pacific earlier than circling again inland over Downey and Paramount areas, permitting time for the crew to full checklists and put together for a secure touchdown. The plane maintained a managed altitude and pace through the maneuver.The flight was operated by Boeing 767-400, registered as N836MH. Itis a 24.6-year-old plane powered by two GE CF6 engines.Ground video captured the fireplace because the plane circled over southern Los Angeles earlier than returning safely to the origin airport. Passengers stated they had been knowledgeable by the captain concerning the potential fireplace The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident. This is the second time this yr Delta has reported an engine fireplace. On January 1, a Delta A330neo (Flight DL105) returned to Atlanta after the same fireplace shortly after departure for São Paulo.