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Delta flight makes emergency landing in Atlanta, no injuries reported
Delta said 199 passengers and six crew members evacuated by slides after the flight crew reported fumes in the cockpit and returned as a precaution.
- On Saturday, Delta Flight 2204 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff following reports of fumes in the cockpit, according to the airline.
- The Boeing 757 departed Atlanta at 7:23 a.m. for Orlando when the crew declared an emergency after smoke appeared in the flight deck, prompting the immediate return.
- All 199 passengers and six crew members evacuated the aircraft on a taxiway using emergency slides, with no injuries reported following the emergency landing.
- Ground crews transported travelers by bus back to the terminal, where Delta is re-accommodating them on a replacement aircraft to complete their trip to Florida.
- Maintenance teams remain on-site to inspect the grounded plane for the cause of the fumes. Delta stated, "Safety is paramount at Delta, and we apologize to our customers.
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Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in Atlanta
Passengers aboard an Orlando-bound Delta flight had to evacuate via slide after the aircraft made an emergency landing on a taxiway at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday morning.
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