American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking

American Airlines Flight 1665 was forced to return to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue, the airline said in a statement. 

Video from an eyewitness shows dark smoke trailing behind the plane's engines midair. Sparks could also be seen going off from its right engine. 

The plane, which was scheduled to fly from LAS to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), was carrying 153 customers and six crew members, American Airlines said. 

The statement reads, in part, "The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power, and customers deplaned normally. "We appreciate the professionalism of our crew and thank our team, who are working to get our customers to their destinations as quickly as possible.  

No injuries were reported. 

The aircraft is being taken out of service and will be evaluated by American Airlines' maintenance team, the company said. 

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said it is aware of the incident and that Flight 1665 was an Airbus A321.

Harry Reid International Airport was previously known as McGarran International Airport.