The plane returned safely without any injuries, according to airport officials An American Airlines flight departing Las Vegas' airport turned around within minutes of takeoff after smoke and flames spewed from an engine Airport authorities confirmed to PEOPLE that no injuries were reported The Airbus A321 was taken out of service to be assessed by maintenance crews An American Airlines flight turned around within minutes of takeoff after one of the plane’s engines caught fire.

An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.