An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New York City minutes after takeoff, with the pilot reporting engine trouble The airplane took off from LaGuardia Airport Wednesday, but the pilot reported engine problems and the flight was diverted to nearby Kennedy International Airport. It landed safely, and no injuries were reported. New York City Port Authority spokesman Pasquale DiFulco said some debris was found in a neighborhood, but officials cold not confirm reports that the debris included parts of the jetliner's engine.