Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Delta flight to L.A. diverted to McCarran over engine trouble

A Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Los Angeles made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport Wednesday night after a report of a problem with one engine, according to the Clark County Fire Department and an airport spokesman.

Fire crews were called about 9:20 p.m., and Delta Flight 459 landed safely about 9:35 p.m., Asst. Fire Chief Larry Haydu said.

The flight was originally scheduled to land at LAX at 10:09 p.m., according to the airport's website.

There were 156 people aboard the plane, he said.

No injuries were reported, and fire units have already begun clearing the scene, he said.

The Boeing 757 departed John F. Kennedy International Airport and was traveling to Los Angeles International Airport, according to McCarran spokesman Michael Oram.

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