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DHL plane tires erupt in flames at Los Angeles airport; authorities investigate

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A DHL cargo plane's tires caught fire upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport due to a brake system issue.
  • The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m., generating large smoke plumes, but no injuries were reported.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and CBS News are investigating the cause of the fire.

A DHL cargo plane experienced a dramatic incident upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when its tires erupted in flames due to a brake system malfunction.

The event, which occurred around 11:00 p.m., generated significant plumes of smoke visible around the airport. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that no injuries were sustained by crew or ground personnel following the incident involving Kalitta Air flight 814, operated by DHL.

Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and CBS News have launched investigations into the cause of the fire. The aircraft is being moved for inspection as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Images and videos of the fiery landing circulated widely on social media, capturing the alarming event. The FAA stated that their investigation is continuing, and CBS News has reached out to Kalitta Charters for official statements.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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