FAA Investigating Back-to-Back Delta Air Lines Mishaps in Orlando

A Delta Airbus A330 [Shutterstock]

The FAA is investigating two separate incidents involving Delta Air Lines that took place at Orlando International Airport (KMCO) in Florida on Monday.

The first involved an engine fire on an Airbus A330 that had just pushed back from the gate, and the second was a depressurization problem aboard a Boeing 757-200. According to the FAA, both Delta flights were destined for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL).

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According to a statement from the agency, Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate for departure at around 11:15 a.m. EDT when the right engine caught fire. Images and video of the fire were caught from the far side of the aircraft by persons on the ramp. Flames and smoke can be seen rising over the top of the jet while passengers use the emergency slides to evacuate the aircraft.

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There were 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots on board. There were no injuries reported.

The passengers were taken back to the terminal where they waited until Delta could bring in another aircraft to take them to their destination.

Around 3 p.m. Delta Flight 1030, also destined for KATL, returned to KMCO after the crew reported a possible depressurization issue.

FLYING reached out to Delta for comment, but inquiries were not returned as of press time.

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