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Engine fire after take off! Delta Boeing 767 lands with single engine.

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On July 18, 2025, a Delta AirLines Boeing 767-400 (registration N836MH), operating as flight DL446 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), declared an emergency shortly after takeoff due to an engine fire indication. The flight crew promptly shut down the left engine and discharged both onboard fire bottles to extinguish the suspected fire. Following the emergency procedures, they requested an immediate return to Los Angeles.

Timeline
On July 18, 2025, a Delta AirLines Boeing 767-400 (registration N836MH), operating as flight DL446 from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), declared an emergency shortly after takeoff due to an engine fire indication.
1.
Development of the situation
The flight crew promptly shut down the left engine and discharged both onboard fire bottles to extinguish the suspected fire.
2.
Response or continuation
Following the emergency procedures, they requested an immediate return to Los Angeles.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
The aircraft was vectored for an ILS approach to runway 25L.
4.

Accident Facts

Incident date
18 Jul 2025
Registration
N836MH
Aircraft
B767
Flight
DL446
Airports
ATL (Atlanta), LAX (Los Angeles)
Category
Emergency, Fire / Smoke
Reconstruction
6:58

The aircraft was vectored for an ILS approach to runway 25L. It landed safely and came to a stop on the runway, where emergency personnel conducted a thorough inspection. Thanks to the quick actions of the crew, all onboard remained safe and the situation was brought under control without further incident

Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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