A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning due to “possible smoke” inside the aircraft. Flight 876, a Boeing 717, was headed to Columbia, S.C., but had to turn back around and make an emergency landing at 9 a.m. with 94 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants on board. Passengers were evacuated via slides upon landing.
Delta Airlines released a statement saying that the flight crew followed procedures after noticing a haze inside the aircraft post-departure. Medical teams attended to two passengers, and the airline apologized for the inconvenience caused, emphasizing the safety of customers and personnel as their top priority.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident and reported that the crew had noticed possible smoke in the flight deck. This incident comes in the midst of a turbulent time for Delta Air Lines and the airline industry. Last week, a Delta jet from Minneapolis flipped over upon landing in Toronto, injuring at least 18 people. Delta offered $30,000 to each passenger onboard.
In addition, on Saturday, another Delta flight from Los Angeles bound for Sydney had to return to the airport due to smoke in the galley. This latest incident highlights the importance of safety procedures in the aviation industry and the challenges airlines continue to face in managing unexpected emergencies.
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