"United Flight 2127 had taken off from LAX at 10:14 a.m. Firefighters were alerted about an aircraft problem at 11:05 a.m. as the plane headed back to Los Angeles, said LAFD spokesperson Lindsey Lantz. A total of 256 passengers were on board of the plane, as well as a 12-person crew, a spokesperson for United said."
"The plane landed at 11:29 a.m. without incident and firefighters helped evacuate all passengers and crew members, Lantz said. No injuries were reported. A spokesperson for United said in an email statement all passengers exited the plane via slides and stairs, and were bused to the airport terminals."
"Firefighters have not confirmed if there was an active fire when the plane landed, but were keeping a close eye on the engine, Lantz said."
United Flight 2127 departed LAX at 10:14 a.m. bound for New Jersey but turned around approximately 51 minutes later after an engine fire was reported. The Boeing 787-9 carried 256 passengers and 12 crew members. Firefighters were alerted at 11:05 a.m. as the aircraft returned to LAX, landing safely at 11:29 a.m. All passengers and crew evacuated via slides and stairs without incident or injuries. The FAA initially imposed a ground stop that was subsequently lifted. Firefighters monitored the engine closely, though confirmation of an active fire at landing remained unclear.
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