A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return for an emergency landing in Brazil late Sunday after a problem with one of its engines caused flames and sparks to erupt shortly after takeoff.
Delta Flight DL104, carrying 272 passengers and 14 crew members en route to Atlanta, encountered a malfunction in its left engine as it departed from Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport.
Footage circulating online showed sparks shooting from beneath the wing moments after the aircraft lifted off the runway, creating a frightening scene for those on board.
🚨 DRAMATIC FOOTAGE: A passenger aboard Delta flight DL104 captured video of the aircraft’s left engine failing and catching fire shortly after takeoff from São Paulo Airport. The flight, which was en route to Atlanta, was forced to turn back and landed safely at GRU.
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The airline later attributed the incident to a “mechanical issue.”
“The Airbus A330-300 landed safely and was met by ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting), then customers were taken by bus to the terminal,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We apologize to our customers for this delay in their travels”
Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, no injuries were reported.
{Matzav.com}
