Engine Trouble Forces San Diego-Bound Flight To Make Emergency Landing

SAN DIEGO, CA — An American Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego had to make an emergency landing and was forced to return to an airport in Seattle shortly after departure Tuesday when an engine cover detached, according to media reports.

The cover of an engine can be seen flying off the plane on video posted on social media by passengers on the plane, NBC is reporting. Passengers can be heard saying, "We survived," as the plane lands in Seattle.

Alaska Airline says Flight 558 reported an "unusual vibration" on the left side of the plane shortly after departure in a statement sent to NBC News.

Alaska Airline said no one was injured in the emergency landing and passengers were booked on other flights to San Diego.

There were 176 passengers and six crew members on the flight, American Airlines reports. The two pilots have more than 32 years of combined flying experience, according to American Airlines.

"They, along with our flight attendants, handled the incident with tremendous professionalism and care," Alaska Airlines said. "We also greatly appreciated the patience of our guests during this event."

— City News Service