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Plane engine shoots flames before takeoff from Lima, Peru

A flight from Lima, Peru, was canceled at the last second on Monday when flames started shooting from an engine. Kris Van Cleave reports on this and another plane mishap in Las Vegas.

Plane engine shoots flames before takeoff from Lima, Peru
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A flight departing from Lima, Peru, was canceled at the last moment after flames began emitting from one of its engines. The incident prompted a rapid decision to cancel the takeoff rather than continue with the departure.

The report notes that the event occurred on a Monday, with flames observed coming from an engine as the aircraft prepared for its takeoff roll. No further operational details about the aircraft were provided in the available material.

The situation was covered by CBS News, as part of their reporting on aviation mishaps in different locations, including Las Vegas, in the same segment. The coverage emphasized the abrupt termination of the flight process due to the engine issue.

The material does not include information on the flight number, airline, specific aircraft type, injuries, or the final outcome beyond the cancellation of that departure. It also does not establish a cause for the engine flames or confirm subsequent actions taken against the aircraft.

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