A shocking incident occurred on July 18 when Delta Flight 446, departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Atlanta, was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after its left engine caught fire—an incident that was captured live and went viral on social media
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According to the FAA, the plane turned around shortly after takeoff due to a left engine warning, and landed safely at LAX at 2:06 p.m. PST
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There were 226 passengers and nine crew members on board, all of whom were calm and safe, and were transferred to another flight to Atlanta
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A highlight video on YouTube channel L.A. Flights shows flames erupting from the engine as the plane climbs to about 3,000 feet. “Whoa, hang on, that’s not good,” one viewer commented, worriedly
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Emergency crews and fire trucks were on standby as the Boeing 767-400 returned to the runway and landed safely
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The FAA and Delta’s engineering team are investigating the cause of the engine fire
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✅ What fans need to know:
The crew responded like a pro: They followed proper emergency procedures and brought the passengers back safely.

The engine fire was a serious incident, but it did not cause any further consequences thanks to the quick response and vigilance of the crew.

Although it caused panic among passengers, human safety was still the top priority.