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PAL flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine spews flames

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MANILA - A Philippine Airlines flight made an emergency landing after one of its engines started emitting smoke and flames shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday .

PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said PAL Flight 113 with 347 passengers and 18 crew members departed LAX at 11:45 a.m. LA time .

She said that 2 minutes after takeoff, the Boeing 777-300's engine 2 started experiencing technical problems. "Nagkaroon ng problema 'yung engine 2 at nagkaroon ng release ng flames," the spokesperson told radio DZMM. FLASH REPORT: Eroplano ng Philippine Airlines, nag-emergency landing sa Los Angeles International Airport matapos magkaaberya kasunod ng pag-takeoff, ayon sa tagapagsalita nito. pic.twitter.com/EkJEvNOSCvA PAL statement said Captain Tristan Simeon and the flight crew elected to turn back to the airport and make a precautionary landing. The aircraft landed at 12 noon local time."All 347 passengers deplaned safely and are now being assisted in their flight rebookings...

She said the incident is now under investigation, noting that all PAL planes undergo rigorous safety checks.

 

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compression stall. usually from a bird strike. happens a lot.

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