US EditionPart of Delta Air Lines 737’s wing breaks off during flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after the wing flap detached on a 24.7-year-old Boeing 737-800 carrying 68 people, with no injuries reported.
- On Tuesday, a Delta Air Lines flight experienced a partial flap detachment, and after landing staff observed that a portion of the left wing's flap was not in place.
- The Federal Aviation Administration announced an investigation into the flap separation before the Texas landing, and Delta Air Lines said it would fully cooperate and apologized to customers.
- A passenger video showed a flap dangling behind the wing, and Shanila Arif described the shaking cabin, fearing the piece could hit the tail of the aircraft and cause a crash.
- The aircraft was taken out of service for maintenance following Tuesday's incident, during which 62 passengers and six crew members were onboard.
- Flaps are critical because they extend for takeoff and landing, and reports show the flap dangled while the jet flew at high cruising speed and altitude, raising safety implications for flight control.
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Part Of Delta Air Lines Plane Wing Breaks Loose Mid-Flight
Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A flap on the wing of a Delta Air Lines jet partially detached before the aircraft landed in Texas on Tuesday. Flight 1893, a Boeing 737, was en route from Orlando International Airport in Florida to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas…
Delta Boeing 737 sees wing flap detach on approach to Austin Airport: videos
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 has made a successful landing at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) in Texas after part of its trailing edge wing flap detached in-flight. The flight carrying 68 passengers and crew taxied to the gate upon landing without further assistance. The incident unfolded as Delta flight DL1893 from Orlando to Austin was nearing the end of its journey on approach into the Texas airport. The flight was being operated by Boeing…
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