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Delta Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Glasgow Airport; VIDEO of flames from wing surfaces

Shortly after takeoff on Friday, a plane headed for New York from Edinburgh had to make an emergency landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport due to flames seen coming from one of the wings.

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A passenger on Delta Flight 209, recorded video of the instant the flames started coming out of the wing. In the backdrop of the video, children’s cries can be heard. With so many children on board, the scenario was “very scary,” McIntosh told Story to the Glasgow Times, adding that the crew did a tremendous job of keeping everyone calm.

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Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332ER(N197DN)
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After takeoff, the No. 2 engine surged and made an emergency landing at PIK. pic.twitter.com/FNsh9OteRs
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“They helped several people calm down while being visibly frightened by the incident and acting professionally. Can’t criticise them, she said . In order to avoid any mishaps, the Delta Airlines plane immediately made a diversion and safely landed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

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Notably, Delta Air Lines only reported that the jet made an emergency landing due to “mechanical difficulties” rather than reporting that there was a fire on any section of the flight from Edinburgh to New York. However, it apologized to the passengers and gave them a guarantee that it would transport them to their destinations.

“Following a mechanical issue with one of the aircraft’s two engines, Delta Flight 209 from Edinburgh to New York-JFK safely disembarked to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and are working to get them to their final destinations via Edinburgh, “The Airlines stated in its statement.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.