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NDTV
26-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas After Mid-Air Engine Fire
An American Airlines flight with 159 people on board was forced to return to Las Vegas on June 25 after one of its engines caught fire mid-air. Viral videos show flames and smoke trailing the aircraft. Watch the video here: American Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas shortly after takeoff when flames erupted from its right engine. Around 8:15 AM today, Wednesday, June 25. Witnesses reported loud bangs and shaking windows as the aircraft circled low near the Stripe… — Real Vegas Locals (@RealVegasLocaIs) June 25, 2025 Also Read | Man Attempts To Steal Life Jacket On IndiGo Flight, Video Sparks Outrage Flight 1665 landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported. The airline cited a mechanical issue. The airline said that the plane was carrying 153 customers and six crew members. It was scheduled to fly from LAS to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). "The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally," the airline added. "We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible." The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and American Airlines' maintenance team would investigate the incident as the aircraft was taken out of service. "American Airlines Flight 1665 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 8:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 25, after the crew reported an engine issue," the agency said in a statement. "The Airbus A321 was headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The FAA will investigate." Plane hit with "unexpected turbulence" Another American Airlines flight on Sunday experienced "unexpected turbulence" and five people aboard were hospitalised. The plane, American Airlines Flight 1286, was flying from Miami to Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina when the plane hit turbulence, Fox News Digital reported quoting a spokesperson. In a statement, the FAA noted that the plane landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport at around 10:50 pm (local time) "after the crew reported possible injuries to cabin crew and passengers due to turbulence". While describing their experience to WRAL News, one passenger said, "It was like being on the top of a roller coaster and going down." "It sounded like we hit something and then we just dropped in the air."
New York Post
24-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Five people rushed to hospital after ‘unexpected turbulence' on American Airlines flight
Five people had to be rushed to the hospital after their American Airlines flight suffered 'unexpected turbulence,' according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight 1286, an Airbus A321, was traveling from Miami to Raleigh-Durham when the turbulence started just as the crew started to service the cabin. Three flight attendants and two passengers were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after emergency services met the plane on the runway just after it landed at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, said an American Airlines statement, according to CNN. Advertisement Five people were injured due to turbulence on an American Airlines flight. Bloomberg via Getty Images 'It was way quick, totally unexpected turbulence right after they started service,' Lee Francis IV, a passenger onboard the flight, told CNN. He added that crew members acted extremely professionally after the plane hit turbulence. Advertisement All five injured in the turbulence have since been released from the hospital, the American Airlines statement said.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Five people aboard American Airlines flight rushed to hospital after traumatic incident
Five shaken American Airlines passengers and flight attendants were taken to the hospital after being injured by extreme turbulence on the way to North Carolina. Panic spread through Flight 1286, traveling from Miami to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Sunday night, when the 'unexpected' disturbance hit. Sudden altitude drops sent laptops, cellphones and other personal items flying through the aircraft - forcefully striking those aboard. Passengers alleged they saw a man knocked unconscious, a flight attendant scorched by spilled boiling water from a drink cart and another who sustained a broken arm. 'I would say it was absolutely horrific. People thought that they were going to lose their lives,' one anonymous passenger told WRAL. The airline said in a statement to that the plane landed safely around 10:50pm despite the terrifying event. Three flight staffers and two customers were taken to the hospital after landing. None of these injuries were life threatening and all victims have since been discharged. Four other people were evaluated by EMS workers onsite, but refused care, CBS reported. While American Airlines said the situation was handled with grace, passengers have claimed otherwise. 'It took way too long for the captain to address what happened,' the anonymous passenger told WRAL. 'There were injured people aboard the aircraft. He should have stopped at the closest airport instead of flying another hour and 10 minutes when two people were in need of immediate medical attention.' The airline said the seat belt sign was on, but those on board told WRAL that was not the case. 'They wouldn't have been serving drinks if they knew turbulence was coming,' she explained. 'They were carrying hot water. I mean, there was ice flying everywhere, soda cans, cups. People that were by the carts, they just had things flying in every direction.' Another flyer, Cameron Autry, told WRAL he was in the 'absolutely worst place in the entire plane' when the turbulence struck - the bathroom. Passenger Lee Francis also recalled his experience amid the chaos that unfolded that night. 'Everybody's hollering, I've got my wife's hand, she's got my kids, you know, like, we're doing the whole thing,' he told CBS. He also praised the flight attendants for trying to keep customers calm - despite sustaining injuries of their own. 'One of the flight attendants, she basically said, "I've been doing this for 10 years, that's never happened,"' he said. The Federal Aviation is investigating the terrifying incident.
Indianapolis Star
24-06-2025
- Indianapolis Star
5 sent to hospital amid 'unexpected turbulence' on American Airlines flight
Multiple people were taken to the hospital after experiencing turbulence on an American Airlines flight heading to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Three flight attendants and two customers were aboard American Airlines Flight 1286, which departed from Miami International Airport on Sunday, June 22. The aircraft landed safely in North Carolina "after encountering unexpected turbulence while in flight," an airline spokesperson told USA TODAY in a statement. The seat belt sign was on during the turbulence. The five people were taken to the hospital for evaluation but were later released, the spokesperson stated. "We thank our crew members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding," the statement continued. Air travel: Your snack could get you stopped at TSA A passenger told local news station WRAL that the experience was like "being on top of a roller coaster and going down." Another person described it as "absolutely horrific." The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
5 sent to hospital amid 'unexpected turbulence' on American Airlines flight
Multiple people were taken to the hospital after experiencing turbulence on an American Airlines flight heading to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Three flight attendants and two customers were aboard American Airlines Flight 1286, which departed from Miami International Airport on Sunday, June 22. The aircraft landed safely in North Carolina "after encountering unexpected turbulence while in flight," an airline spokesperson told USA TODAY in a statement. The seat belt sign was on during the turbulence. The five people were taken to the hospital for evaluation but were later released, the spokesperson stated. "We thank our crew members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding," the statement continued. Air travel: Your snack could get you stopped at TSA A passenger told local news station WRAL that the experience was like "being on top of a roller coaster and going down." Another person described it as "absolutely horrific." The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: American Airlines flight to North Carolina sends 5 to the hosiptal
