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DHL cargo jet erupts in flames during landing at LAX

A DHL Boeing 737 cargo plane caught fire during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night. The aircraft arrived from Phoenix around 11:00 p.m. when its brakes locked, causing four tires to blow and flames to erupt from the main landing gear. DHL reports that no one aboard the plane was injured. Video footage from Airline Videos Live shows flames shooting from beneath the aircraft as it touched down on the runway.

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  • ✓ A DHL cargo plane caught fire during landing at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night.
  • ✓ The aircraft was a Boeing 737.
  • ✓ Flames erupted from the landing gear or tires during the landing.
  • ✓ DHL stated that no one on board the plane was injured.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Details emerged regarding the flight origin in Phoenix and the specific cause of the fire being locked brakes.

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  1. DHL Boeing 737 cargo plane catches fire landing at LAX

    A DHL Boeing 737 cargo plane caught fire during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night. The aircraft arrived from Phoenix around 11:00 p.m. when its brakes locked, causing four tires to blow and flames to erupt from the main landing gear. DHL reports that no one aboard the plane was injured. Video footage from Airline Videos Live shows flames shooting from beneath the aircraft as it touched down on the runway.

    Why it matters

    The incident involved a Boeing 737-800 freighter. Landing gear malfunctions can cause runway closures and safety reviews for specific aircraft models.

    What is confirmed

    • A DHL cargo plane caught fire during landing at Los Angeles International Airport late Wednesday night.
    • The aircraft was a Boeing 737.
    • Flames erupted from the landing gear or tires during the landing.
    • DHL stated that no one on board the plane was injured.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The aircraft blew four tires after its brakes locked.

    What to watch next

    • Official NTSB or FAA investigation reports on the gear malfunction
    • DHL statement on aircraft damage and fleet maintenance
    • LAX operational impact reports from Wednesday night
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. KTLA — DHL cargo jet erupts in flames during landing at LAX
    2. ABC7 Los Angeles — Tires on DHL plane catch on fire during emergency landing at LAX
    3. USA Today — Cargo plane makes fiery landing at Los Angeles International Airport
    4. Simple Flying — Dramatic Livestream Captures Boeing 737 Tire Explosion On LAX Runway
    5. Los Angeles Times — Flames erupt from plane landing at LAX: ‘It feels like the brakes locked up’
    6. www.yahoo.com — DHL cargo jet erupts in flames during landing at LAX
    7. jang.com.pk — Boeing 737 DHL cargo plane erupts in flames at LAX Airport
    8. www.aerotime.aero — Video: Wheels of DHL Boeing 737 freighter erupt in flames during landing at LAX
    9. www.yahoo.com — DHL cargo plane catches fire during landing at LAX
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