A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-400, registration N836MH performing flight DL-446 from Los Angeles,CA to Atlanta,GA (USA) with 232 passengers and 8 crew, was climbing out of Los Angeles' runway 25R just being handed off to departure when the crew declared emergency reporting a left hand engine (CF6) fire indication. Departure cleared them to maintain whatever altitude they needed, the crew chose 3000 feet. All departures from LAX were halted, the next aircraft already having received takeoff clearance had their takeoff clearance cancelled and rejected takeoff. The aircraft positioned for an approach to Los Angeles' runway 25L and landed safely, engine fire extinguished, about 15 minutes after departure. Runway 25L was temporarily closed after landing. Emergency services inspected the aircraft, which taxied to the apron about 5 minutes after landing.

Ground observers reported seeing continuous flames from the left hand engine.

The FAA reported: "Delta Air Lines Flight 446 safely landed after returning to Los Angeles International Airport around 2:10 p.m. local time on Friday, July 18 due to a reported engine fire. The Boeing 767-400 was heading to Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The FAA will investigate. "

On Jul 21st 2025 the FAA added: "DECLARING AN EMERGENCY DUE TO AN ENGINE FIRE; CONFIRMED #1 LEFT ENG REAR FUSELAGE DAMAGE; PARKED GATE 25; ALL OCCUPANTS DEPLANED W/O INCIDNET".

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