Video caught the terrifying moment that smoke was seen billowing from a Hawaiian Airlines plane as it prepared to take flight from Los Angeles International Airport.
Early Friday morning, Flight 33 ‘safely aborted takeoff’ after smoke was seen coming from the bottom of the plane.
Footage showed clouds of smoke worryingly billowing from the Airbus A330 as it screeched to a complete stop on the runway.
It was seen on video swiftly turning around before it returned to the gate.
The flight was scheduled to take off from LAX around 8am and land at Kahului Airport.
As it prepared to lift off the tarmac, HA33 experienced what a spokesperson described as a ‘vibration’ in the nose wheel, the New York Post reported.
The ‘unstable’ nose wheel prevented the flight from reaching its destination, according to the outlet.
Airline officials said that the plane returned to its gate and allowed passengers to disembark safely before the plane was worked on by mechanics.
Early Friday morning, Flight 33 ‘safely aborted takeoff’ after smoke was seen coming from the bottom of the plane
The delayed flight was then able to depart from LAX at 11.48am after repairs had been made. It landed at Kahului Airport at 4.55pm
As it prepared to lift off the tarmac, HA33 experienced what a spokesperson described as a ‘vibration’ in the nose wheel. The ‘unstable’ nose wheel prevented the flight from reaching its destination
An airline spokesperson told the Post: ‘Guests were deplaned as mechanics assessed and later resolved this issue.’
‘The safety of our employees and guests is our priority, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.’
The delayed flight was then able to depart at 11.48am after repairs had been made.
It landed at its original destination at 4.55pm (PT).
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation, according to the outlet.
The FAA did not have any further statement upon request.
Hawaiian Airlines did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment.