An Atlanta-bound Delta plane (DL446) had to make an emergency landing at the Los Angeles International Airport shortly after take off as the left engine of the aircraft possibly caught on fire. Firefighting crews confirmed the fire had been extinguished upon landing, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.Flight DL446 had just departed Los Angeles when the pilots detected indications of an engine fire in the left engine. The crew promptly declared an emergency and requested an immediate return to the departure airport. Air Traffic Control guided the aircraft back to the airport while alerting airport emergency services.Flightradar24 data shows that DL446 initially climbed out over the Pacific before circling back inland over Downey and Paramount areas, allowing time for the crew to complete checklists and prepare for a safe landing. The aircraft maintained a controlled altitude and speed during the maneuver.The flight was operated by Boeing 767-400, registered as N836MH. Itis a 24.6-year-old aircraft powered by two GE CF6 engines.Ground video captured the fire as the plane circled over southern Los Angeles before returning safely to the origin airport. Passengers said they were informed by the captain about the possible fire The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident. This is the second time this year Delta has reported an engine fire. On January 1, a Delta A330neo (Flight DL105) returned to Atlanta after a similar fire shortly after departure for São Paulo.
