Introduction
On the evening of April 12, 2021, Delta Air Lines flight DL-265 had to divert to Prestwick Airport in Scotland due to an engine issue. The 767-400ER, operated by Delta’s subsidiary Comair, was en route from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Detroit, Michigan when the issue occurred. Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft and the situation was resolved without any injuries or further complications.
Delta 767 Diverts to Scotland
At approximately 7:30 pm local time, the Delta aircraft signaled an engine problem, prompting the pilots to divert to Scotland’s Prestwick Airport. The flight was traveling at over 30,000 feet when the crew declared an emergency and requested a direct route to the nearest suitable airport.
The aircraft, carrying 241 passengers and crew, safely landed at Prestwick and the passengers were safely evacuated via the emergency slides. No injuries were reported.
Engine Issue Prompts Emergency Landing
The cause of the engine issue remains unknown, but Delta has released a statement confirming that the situation was resolved without any further complications and that the aircraft is undergoing a full inspection. Delta confirmed that the aircraft had an engine issue and that the pilots diverted the aircraft to Prestwick to ensure the safety of their passengers and crew.
The Prestwick Airport Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that their teams had responded to the emergency, providing "support and assistance" to the passengers and crew.
Passengers Evacuated Safely
Delta said in a statement that the passengers had been safely evacuated and provided with hotel accommodation, transportation and meals. Passengers have praised the swift actions of the crew and the emergency services for their handling of the situation.
The airline has promised to do everything possible to help the affected passengers and has vowed to cooperate with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the engine issue.
Conclusion
Delta Air Lines flight DL-265’s incident is a reminder of the importance of airline safety. Despite the engine issue, the pilots and crew were able to safely land the aircraft and evacuate all passengers without any injuries. Delta is now working to determine the cause of the engine issue and help affected passengers.
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