Delta Boeing 767 Engine Fire Emergency Landing at LAX

Emergency Landing After Engine Fire

• ✈️ A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
• 💥 The incident occurred on flight 446, en route to Atlanta, when the left engine malfunctioned, causing flames.
• 🧑‍✈️ Pilots initiated an emergency landing, turning the plane back to LAX.

Aircraft and Landing Procedures

• ⚖️ The aircraft was described as coming in very heavy as it did not drop any fuel before landing.
• ⚙️ Despite the emergency, the hydraulics were functioning, and the landing gear was successfully deployed.
• 💨 The plane made a landing described as "coming in hot" and "very fast".

Emergency Response and Aftermath

• 🚒 Emergency vehicles, including fire engines, were immediately dispatched to meet the aircraft upon landing.
• 🔥 Firefighters conducted an inspection of the engine, confirming a fire indication and deploying fire suppression bottles.
• 👏 Applause was heard from observers acknowledging the professional job by the LAX Fire department and the crew of Delta 446.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 While a crew was on standby for a potential evacuation, it was ultimately not necessary.