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In a harrowing moment that unfolded in the skies above São Paulo, passengers found themselves in a state of panic as flames erupted from an engine of a Delta Air Lines aircraft. The unsettling incident occurred shortly after takeoff, compelling the flight, which was destined for Atlanta, to make an urgent return to the airport.
Delta Flight 104, an Airbus A330-300, carried 272 passengers along with 14 crew members when it departed from São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport on a Sunday. However, just as the aircraft was climbing, a mechanical issue arose in its left engine, as confirmed by Delta to Fox News Digital.
Terrifying footage captured by passengers vividly shows sparks and dramatic bursts of flame emanating from the engine, casting an alarming glow against the night sky while the plane ascended.
Amidst the chaos, desperate cries of “Turn around!” can be heard from the passengers, reflecting the urgency of the situation.
Thanks to the swift response of the crew, the aircraft was able to safely return to São Paulo, ensuring that all 286 individuals on board, including passengers and crew, landed unharmed. The unsettling experience, documented by passenger Aline Correa de Araujo and shared via Storyful, serves as a chilling reminder of the unexpected challenges that can arise during air travel.
Pilots declared an emergency, shut down the affected engine and circled back to the airport, landing safely shortly after departure.
Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) teams were standing by on the runway and video showed crew spraying down the aircraft.
Delta Flight 104 made an emergency return to São Paulo after flames erupted from an engine mid-climb. All 286 passengers and crew landed safely with no injuries. (Aline Correa de Araujo via Storyful)
Video from inside the cabin shows passengers erupting into cheers and applause, some shouting in relief after the aircraft came to a stop.
No injuries were reported. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for additional information.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 takes off from Amsterdam Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands. Delta is one of the three major American legacy carriers with its headquarters in Atlanta. (iStock)
Delta said the flight returned “following an indication of a mechanical issue with the aircraft’s left engine” and that the crew followed established procedures.
Passengers were taken back to the terminal and later rebooked.
“The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We apologize to our customers for this delay in their travels,” the airline said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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