American Airlines Plane Reports Emergency, Lands Safely: FAA

He says Flight 669 left for Seattle Tacoma global Airport on Friday night when the crew declared an emergency shortly after taking off.

An American Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia global Airport after the report of an engine fire.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters says no injuries were reported.

The American Airlines flight was on its way to Seattle when the pilot reported an indication of a fire according to an airport spokesperson.

Philadelphia Police say there are 145 passengers on board, and it is now taxing to the gate.

Witnesses described seeing flames coming from the engine of the plane on Twitter.

Freed says passengers were put on another flight.