Watch: Engine fire forces US jet to turn aroundAP Southwest plane's engine catches fire in Salt Lake City, US. An engine fire has forced a US jet heading to Los Angeles to return to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff. The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 landed safely, said Salt Lake City International Airport spokeswoman Nancy Vollmer. ANDREW HARRER/BLOOMBERG A Southwest Airlines 737 airplane departs Ronald Reagan National Airport had to return to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff. There were about 110 passengers and five crew members aboard the aircraft, Southwest Airlines said in a statement.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2018 01:18 UTC