Delta Flight Diverts After Engine Malfunction

A Delta Air Lines service bound for Atlanta, Georgia, was forced to turn back to its origin airport in Brazil following an engine problem shortly after departure on Sunday night. The flight was operating on an Airbus A330 aircraft.

Delta Flight 104, specifically an Airbus A330-300 model, experienced a mechanical failure concerning its left engine. This occurred just after the plane took off from São Paulo International Airport, according to statements released by the airline and local media outlets.

Safe Return and Passenger Count

The aircraft was carrying a total of 272 passengers and 14 crew members aboard when the incident occurred. Delta confirmed that the plane landed safely back at the airport.

Upon landing, the aircraft was attended to by airport rescue and firefighting teams as a precautionary measure. Importantly, the airline reported that no injuries were sustained by anyone on board during the incident.

Investigation and External Reports

Delta Air Lines has not yet released specific details regarding the precise nature of the mechanical issue or its underlying cause. The airline has not commented on whether the plane will be taken out of service following the event.

Brazilian news outlet G1 reported on video footage captured by a passenger, which allegedly showed the left engine failing moments after takeoff. However, Reuters noted that it could not independently confirm the authenticity of this report.

The disruption caused by the returning flight also led to delays for other scheduled departures from São Paulo International Airport, as reported by G1.