American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas After Engine Issue

Las Vegas, NV – An American Airlines flight bound for an undisclosed destination was forced to return to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning following an engine issue. Passengers and ground observers reported seeing what appeared to be smoke and flames emanating from one of the aircraft's engines shortly after takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, stating that the flight returned safely to the airport. American Airlines representatives confirmed the mechanical issue, adding that the aircraft has been taken out of service for evaluation by their maintenance team. The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the engine malfunction. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.