A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday after the plane suffered a reported engine failure.
Flight UA 2127 had to turn back to LAX after heading for Newark, New Jersey, after smoke started filling up the aircraft.
The Boeing 787 had to deploy emergency evacuation slides on the runway so passengers could flee the plane.
According to tracking information from FlightAware, the plane took off from Terminal 7 around 10.15am.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) then got a report of an engine problem onboard the aircraft around 11.05am, prompting the plane to circle back to LAX around 11.20am.
Dramatic video showed passengers sliding out of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner before running across the runway as smoke spewed out of the aircraft.
Fire trucks were also seen surrounding the aircraft to assist staff and passengers and control the smoke.
Only one passenger suffered a minor cut to their finger. No other injuries were reported on the 268 people onboard, including 12 crew members.
After the emergency landing, the LAFD confirmed the plane landed safely.
‘LAFD crews have confirmed United flight #2127 has landed safely and is clear of all passengers and crew members following reported engine problems,’ the agency said.
United Airlines also confirmed the landing, telling FOX 11: ‘United flight 2127 safely returned to Los Angeles to address an issue with one of the engines.
‘Customers deplaned via slides and airstairs and were bused to the terminal. There are no reported injuries at this time. We’re working to get our customers to their final destinations.’
The Daily Mail contacted United Airlines for comment.
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