A Delta flight from Atlanta to Orlando was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after reports of fumes in the flight deck. The flight, which departed at 7:23 a.m., was carrying 199 passengers and six crew members.
According to air traffic control audio, the flight crew followed procedures to return to the airport after reports of smoke in the cockpit. A slide evacuation occurred on a taxiway, and passengers and crew were returned to the terminal on a bus.
The incident is under investigation, and the cause of the fumes has not been determined. The safety of passengers and crew is the top priority, and Delta has apologized for the inconvenience.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
