Overview
- United Flight 2127 to Newark turned back shortly after takeoff and landed at LAX around 11:20 a.m. local time due to a left‑engine issue with smoke observed.
- All 256 passengers and 12 crew deplaned via emergency slides and airstairs on a taxiway and were bused to the terminal, with only a minor cut reported.
- Pilots reported persistent fire indications on the left engine after landing and said built‑in extinguishers had been discharged, according to LiveATC audio.
- The FAA issued a brief ground stop for LAX during the response that was lifted around midday, and a runway/taxiway segment was temporarily closed.
- The Boeing 787‑9 remains grounded at LAX for inspection as the FAA investigates, with NTSB involvement expected according to multiple reports.