A United Airlines aircraft bound for Newark, New Jersey, made an emergency landing Monday at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after a fire alarm was triggered in one of its engines shortly after takeoff.
Flight 2127 departed around 10:15 a.m., but less than an hour later it was forced to return, landing safely at approximately 11:20 a.m., according to aviation authorities.
More than 250 passengers and crew members were evacuated without serious incident, using emergency slides and stairways on the runway. Airport firefighters responded quickly and managed the smoke coming from the left engine.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly suspended operations at LAX while the cause of the engine issue was investigated. Despite the scare, no serious injuries were reported, and passenger safety remained the top priority throughout the process.
What caused the emergency landing?
The pilot responded to a possible engine fire alert, prompting the immediate decision to return in order to protect passengers and crew.
Airport operations resumed normally after the incident, though some delays occurred due to safety inspections and the temporary closure of a runway.
