An American Airlines flight turned around minutes after takeoff due to smoke and flames from the engine. Video footage shows the plane circling Las Vegas' airport before returning safely.

"American Airlines Flight 1665 returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas around 8:20 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 25, after the crew reported an engine issue.

American Airlines Flight 1665 -- an Airbus A321 -- was heading to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, the FAA said. Passengers deplaned normally in Las Vegas, American said.

A passenger onboard the flight in question, American Airlines Flight 2537, captured a now-viral video that showed a burst of flames and black smoke filling the cabin before takeoff on Tuesday.

Smoke and flames seen coming from American Airlines flight out of Las Vegas. The Independent. Thu, June 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM UTC.

An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport following an "engine issue" on Wednesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Tw ...