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DHL Cargo Plane Engulfed in Flames Landing at LAX
27 Aug
Summary
- A DHL cargo plane experienced a fiery landing at LAX due to brake failure.
- The aircraft from Phoenix skidded down the runway with flames erupting.
- No injuries were reported; the incident is under investigation.
A DHL cargo plane experienced a dramatic and fiery landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday evening, shortly after arriving from Phoenix. Intense video footage showed bright bursts of fire engulfing the aircraft's belly and landing gear as it skidded down the runway around 11 p.m.
The pilot informed air traffic control that the anti-skid system was off and suspected a brake lock-up may have caused the issue. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded swiftly, managing to extinguish the fire before it could cause further extensive damage to the plane.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Aviation authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the brake failure and the subsequent fire. This event follows a separate incident earlier this month where an American Airlines plane made an emergency landing due to engine flames.
