America West flight returns because of engine problems

An America West Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Phoenix returned to McCarran International Airport Wednesday when crew members noticed a possible engine problem.

McCarran spokeswoman Debbie Millet said Flight 820 landed safely and no injuries were reported among the 150 passengers and crew on board.

She said the landing was made "as a precautionary measure."

Passengers on board the Airbus 320 were put on other flights to continue their trip to Phoenix and Boston.

It was the second time in four days an America West flight returned to the Las Vegas airport.

Flight 133 returned Sunday morning when crew members noticed the smell of smoke in the cockpit.

There were 119 passengers on that flight.

An inspection of the plane involved in Sunday's incident, also an Airbus 320, found oil on an inlet to the auxiliary power unit.

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