LAS VEGAS (FOX5) —A plane was forced to land shortly after taking off from the Las Vegas airport after its engine was seen smoking.
According to officials from Harry Reid International Airport, an American Airlines flight departing from Las Vegas for Charlotte, NC, was forced to return to the airport after smoke was observed emanating from one of its engines.
The plane was able to taxi back to its gate, and fire crews investigated the plane. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The smoke drew the attention of many in the Las Vegas area, flooding FOX5’s phone lines with calls from concerned citizens.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX5 for more information as it becomes available.
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