Delta Airlines face a critical incident as their flight 1213, ready to take off from Orlando to Atlanta, encountered a fiery emergency. More than 200 individuals, including crew members, evacuated the Airbus A330 after flames were spotted emanating from the right engine while on the tarmac. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, marking a successful evacuation effort as passengers exited via emergency slides.
In response to the alarming incident, an Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting team promptly arrived on the scene to manage the situation and ensure passenger safety. Videos circulating on social media captured the dramatic moment, showing passengers waiting on the tarmac amidst emergency vehicle presence. Delta Airlines acknowledged the tense circumstances in a statement that thanked customers for their cooperation and expressed their commitment to prioritizing safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans for an investigation into the incident to understand the underlying causes.
Following the scare, Delta stated that their teams would be working diligently to re-route passengers to their intended destinations as quickly as possible, emphasizing that customer safety is their foremost priority.
In response to the alarming incident, an Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting team promptly arrived on the scene to manage the situation and ensure passenger safety. Videos circulating on social media captured the dramatic moment, showing passengers waiting on the tarmac amidst emergency vehicle presence. Delta Airlines acknowledged the tense circumstances in a statement that thanked customers for their cooperation and expressed their commitment to prioritizing safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans for an investigation into the incident to understand the underlying causes.
Following the scare, Delta stated that their teams would be working diligently to re-route passengers to their intended destinations as quickly as possible, emphasizing that customer safety is their foremost priority.
