FAA investigating ‘engine issue’ with American Airlines jet leaving Las Vegas

CNN An American Airlines jet returned to Las Vegas after reporting an engine issue on Wednesday American flight operating on an Airbus A was heading to Charlotte Douglas International Airport at a m local time when it had to return to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas according to the Federal Aviation Administration s preliminary message No injuries were broadcasted Like Nimmo a spokesperson for the airport explained CNN The flight stated smoke coming from the left engine Nimmo noted After landing the fire department inspected the engine and the aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power American Airlines stated there were passengers on the flight and six crew members Previously the airport communicated CNN there were passengers The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally the airline mentioned in a declaration We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our company who are working to get our customers to their destinations as hastily as viable American revealed the maintenance company located no evidence of a fire in the engine and the aircraft is being taken out of function and evaluated The FAA is scrutinizing