A Delta Air Lines plane The turbine failed during takeoff at São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airporton Sunday night (29). The aircraft had to return to the airport after the incident. According to Civil Defense, there were no injuries reported.
Flight DL 104, operated by an Airbus A330-323, was destined for the city of Atlanta. According to records, takeoff occurred at around 10:49 pm, but shortly after, the crew was alerted to a problem with the aircraft’s wing.
Images recorded by a specialized aviation channel show the moment when the catches fire shortly after takeoff. With the explosion, burning fragments detached from the aircraft and fell into the airport area, causing a fire to start on the lawn. See images:
In the audio recording, it is possible to hear the control tower warning the pilots about the presence of “fire on the wing”. Given the situation, the aircraft carried out and returned to the airport of origin for a forced landing.
At another point in the recordings, the pilot confirms that the aircraft was stable enough for a safe landing.
In a statement, Delta reported that the flight was canceled due to a . “We apologize for the inconvenience,” the airline stated. See the note in full:
“Delta Flight 104 from São Paulo to Atlanta returned to the airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday evening due to a mechanical problem with the aircraft’s left engine. The Airbus A330-300 landed safely and was met by the Airport Rescue and Fire Service (ARFF). Passengers were then taken by bus to the terminal. The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel.
Context:
– Delta Flight 104, from São Paulo (GRU) to Atlanta (ATL), on March 29.
– Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with 272 passengers and 14 crew.
– Delta teams are working to relocate passengers and ensure they arrive safely at their destination.”
