LAS VEGAS (FOX5) —A plane was forced to land shortly after taking off from the Las Vegas airport after its engine was seen smoking.

According to officials from Harry Reid International Airport, an American Airlines flight, identified as flight 1665, departing from Las Vegas for Charlotte, NC, was forced to return to the airport after smoke was observed emanating from one of its engines.

The plane was able to taxi back to its gate, and fire crews investigated the plane. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Photo shows a plane that was forced to land shortly after taking off from the Las Vegas airport after its engine was seen smoking.

Officials from American Airlines issued a statement Wednesday morning saying flight 1665 had had a mechanical issue.

“American Airlines flight 1665 returned to Las Vegas (LAS) shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. 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.”

According to airline officials, there were 153 passengers and six crew members onboard.

The smoke drew the attention of many in the Las Vegas area, prompting FOX5 to receive a flood of calls from concerned citizens.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX5 for more information as it becomes available.