Airlines
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.
11:05 10-FEB-2023 UTC
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332ER(N197DN)
From EDI to JFK.
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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.
