24/7 LiveLos AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCaliforniaWelcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog Out flight emergencyAmerican Airlines flight returns to Vegas airport after flames, smoke seen in engineByAyesha Ali, Sam Sweeney and Gaby Vinick Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:00PMAn American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a 'mechanical issue.'LAS VEGAS -- An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a "mechanical issue" on Wednesday morning, the airline said.The Federal Aviation Administration described it as an "engine issue." While American Airlines said there was "no evidence of fire in the engine," videos obtained by ABC News showed short bursts of flames shooting out of an engine.Matthew Villasista was at the Las Vegas National Golf Club when he saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the plane."We could hear lots of booming noises, almost like a boombox. It sort of stopped us in our tracks to hear the noises," he told ABC News.An American Airlines plane returns to the Las Vegas airport after experiencing engine trouble, on June 25, 2025.Mark Jackson/Matthew VillasistaMark Jackson was in a parking lot when he said he heard what sounded like "large fireworks.""When we looked up and saw what was really happening, I was shocked and super sad thinking about how scared everyone on board must be," Jackson told ABC News. "Those brave pilots working under some heavy pressure. It just looked like it was dropping rapidly."American Airlines Flight 1665 -- an Airbus A321 -- was heading to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, the FAA said. Passengers deplaned normally in Las Vegas, American said.The plane "is being taken out of service to be evaluated by our maintenance team," American said."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 airline added.The FAA said it's investigating.Report a correction or typoCopyright © 2025 ABC News Internet Ventures.Related Topics TRAVEL FLIGHT EMERGENCY U.S. & WORLD PLANE ACCIDENT AIR TRAVEL FLIGHT DIVERTED ABC NEWS NATIONALFlight EmergencyDelta flight makes emergency landing at LAX due to smoke on boardMan detained on Frontier flight for punching, breaking plane windowFlight from Houston to New York evacuated after engine issue reportedSwiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; 11 hospitalizedWatch LiveON NOWTop StoriesWoman detained during DTLA immigration raid is a US citizen: family23 minutes agoSanta Monica officer 'ambushed' after approaching wanted gunman: ChiefLASD bodycam footage shows moments leading up to fatal deputy shootingBeloved Culver City ice cream vendor detained by federal agentsLA police union calls on Cudahy vice mayor to resign for 'cholos' postCA lawmakers close to budget deal but Newsom isn't satisfied39 minutes agoVigil for Culver City teen killed ends in gunfireIran's supreme leader says Iran achieved victory over Israel2 hours agoTopicsHomeWeatherTrafficU.S. & WorldPoliticsConsumerRegionsLos AngelesOrange CountyInland EmpireVentura CountyCaliforniaMoreLive VideoAppsABC7 En EspañolInvestigationsShopCompanySubmit News TipsTV ListingsAbout ABC7Meet the News TeamJobs/InternshipsABC7 MerchandisePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsTerms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC ApplicationsCopyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All Rights Reserved., An American Airlines flight returned to Las Vegas' airport Wednesday morning after flames and smoke came from one of its engines midair, officials said. The plane landed safely and no injuries , An American Airlines plane returns to the Las Vegas airport after experiencing engine trouble, on June 25, 2025. Mark Jackson/Matthew Villasista Mark Jackson was in a parking lot when he said he .