Shocking video captured the moment a Delta Air Lines plane’s engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport, forcing pilots to turn the plane around.

Delta Air Lines flight DL446 was forced to initiate an emergency landing during take-off at Los Angeles International Airport in California last Friday after flames appeared to burst from one of the Boeing 767-400's engine.

A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-400 caught fire mid-air shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency landing. Video footage shows orange