LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Viewers in the central valley saw a plane spark and start billowing smoke Wednesday morning.
According to officials with Harry Reid International Airport, American Airlines Flight 1665 had smoke coming from what appears to be the right engine. It was departing Las Vegas for North Carolina, but turned around to land back at Harry Reid.
According to the FAA, the plane returned safely to Harry Reid around 8:20 a.m. and the agency will investigate.
American Airlines released the following statement:
"The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally. 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.”
This is a developing story. We will update this report as more information is made available.
