Delta Airlines Boeing 767 makes emergency return after exit slide falls off mid-air
The aircraft was airborne for approximately 33 minutes, according to the FAA. (AP)
A Boeing 767 aircraft belonging to Delta Airlines had to make an emergency return to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. This action was necessitated after one of its emergency exit slides fell-off following take-off, reported US-based media outlet NPR citing the airline.
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Detached exit slide prompts urgent return
A Delta spokesperson told NPR on Friday afternoon that following the safe landing of the aircraft and its arrival at a gate, it was noticed that the emergency slide had detached from the aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that Delta Flight 520, flying from New York to Los Angeles, safely returned to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at approximately 8:35 a.m. local time on Friday, April 26th. This return was prompted by the crew reporting a vibration issue.
The aircraft was airborne for approximately 33 minutes, according to the FAA.
The FAA plans to investigate the incident that led to the flight’s emergency return.
A Delta airline representative mentioned that the company is fully backing retrieval efforts and will cooperate entirely with investigations.
A passenger who was on the flight, speaking anonymously to NPR, reported that there was an extremely loud noise coming from the aircraft, making it challenging to hear announcements from the cockpit.
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The traveler informed NPR that the experience left them feeling “overwhelmed” and “very scared.”
(With ANI inputs)