Delta Passengers Flee Smoke-Filled Cabin, Evacuate Via Slides—Some Still Grab Carry-Ons

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717, operating as Flight DL876 from Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina was forced to make an emergency landing today after the cabin filled with smoke just after takeoff. The 25-year old ex-AirTran aircraft which was acquired from Southwest Airlines, had 94 passengers and 5 crew on board. Both the cockpit and passenger cabin became enveloped in thick grey haze. Continue reading Delta Passengers Flee Smoke-Filled Cabin, Evacuate Via Slides—Some Still Grab Carry-Ons...

Feb 24, 2025 - 23:21
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Delta Passengers Flee Smoke-Filled Cabin, Evacuate Via Slides—Some Still Grab Carry-Ons

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 717, operating as Flight DL876 from Atlanta to Columbia, South Carolina was forced to make an emergency landing today after the cabin filled with smoke just after takeoff. The 25-year old ex-AirTran aircraft which was acquired from Southwest Airlines, had 94 passengers and 5 crew on board. Both the cockpit and passenger cabin became enveloped in thick grey haze.

Continue reading Delta Passengers Flee Smoke-Filled Cabin, Evacuate Via Slides—Some Still Grab Carry-Ons...