Terrifying footage shows an aeroplane spitting fire and spewing black smoke behind it as soars into the skies over Los Angeles International Airport.
The video shows a plane climbing into the air before smoke spits out and a short burst of flames can clearly be seen.
Twitter user @andrewblakeames tweeted the video and wrote: "Is a plane suppose to spew flames?"
He tagged American Air into the tweet and the airline tweeted in reply: "The safety of those on board will always be our main priority.
"Please follow-up with us via DM with any additional details."
However, a spokesperson for American Airlines disputed that it was one of their flights, telling Mirror Online: "The airport confirmed it was Philippine Air Lines 113.
"We spoke to our team at the airport, to confirm it was not American."
Aviation journalist Tom Podolec, who reports real-time aircraft emergencies and flight alerts, said: "Philippine Airlines PR113 to Manila declared a Mayday shortly after departure from Los Angeles.
"Reported a right engine failure and request for immediate return to the airport.
"Landed safely runway 25L. Taxied followed by ARFF."
Mr Podolec first reported the mayday and the plane requesting to return to the airport, at 8.01pm.
In a tweet at 9.31pm, he said: "Philippine Airlines PR113 suffered an engine failure, appears to be a compressor stall, on departure from Los Angeles.
"Flames can be seen from the right engine (normal for this situation). Plane landed safely. Fire services were not required."
Los Angeles Fire Department tweeted at a Mirror Online to say: "Many have been asking about #LAFD involvement.
"We were on standby at the airport to address any fire or medical problem that arose.
"The aircraft landed safely, without a need for fire suppression or medical services from the fire department, and we were released."
