Delta flight returns to Atlanta after ‘haze’ spotted in aircraft – Washington Examiner
A Delta Airlines flight returning from Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina, was forced to turnaround shortly after takeoff due to a haze reported inside the aircraft. Passengers captured footage showing the clouded air within the cabin. Delta confirmed that the flight crew followed emergency procedures upon observing the haze, prioritizing passenger safety and expressing regret for the incident. There were 94 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants onboard, and thankfully, no injuries were reported. This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of air travel safety following recent airline accidents, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to emphasize the need for modernization and increased air traffic controller staffing.
Delta flight returns to Atlanta after ‘haze’ spotted in aircraft
A Delta Air Lines flight quickly returned to its origin airport on Monday morning after a “haze inside the aircraft” was spotted by passengers.
The flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was heading to Columbia, South Carolina, when the Boeing 717 declared an emergency and turned around. Footage from inside the aircraft taken by a passenger shows them surrounded by clouded air.
“The flight crew followed procedures to return to Atlanta when a haze inside the aircraft was observed after departure,” said a statement on flight DL876 that Delta gave to the Washington Examiner. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and we apologize to our customers for the experience.”
A total of 94 passengers were aboard the plane, along with two pilots and a trio of flight attendants. No one was injured.
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DL876’s return to its origin airport came as air travel has been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, specifically due to recent airline accidents such as the midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last month. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sought to remedy these concerns following his confirmation, saying on Monday he wants to “surge” air traffic controllers to increase safety.
Duffy has also cited a need to modernize the technology of air traffic control centers, as they are still using “really old technology” such as floppy disks, seeking to provide the proper updates within 18 months.
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