April 26th 2024.
A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Los Angeles experienced an unexpected issue when its right-wing emergency slide detached mid-flight. The flight, Delta 520, had taken off from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Friday morning with 138 passengers on board. About an hour into the journey, the flight crew received an alert about a problem with the slide and heard a strange noise coming from that area.
In order to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members, the flight crew made the decision to return to JFK airport. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the plane "returned safely" around 8:35am, after the crew reported a vibration. Once back on the ground, all passengers were safely deplaned and there were no reported injuries.
Delta Air Lines, in a statement, emphasized that the safety of their customers and employees is their top priority. They commended the flight crew for their quick response and adherence to proper procedures during the emergency. The affected passengers were placed on another flight to continue their journey to California.
Meanwhile, the Boeing 767-300ER aircraft has been taken out of service and will undergo a thorough evaluation. Delta has also stated that they are assisting with efforts to retrieve the detached emergency slide. At this time, it is still unclear what caused the slide to detach or where it may have landed.
This incident comes just three days after a similar incident involving a Lufthansa Airlines Boeing 747-8i at Los Angeles International Airport. The plane bounced twice on the runway during its landing attempt before taking off again and successfully landing on its second try. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, as the aircraft involved in the Delta flight is over three decades old. Boeing, when approached for comment, deferred to the airline.
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