Delta Airbus A330-900neo Makes Emergency Return to JFK Due to Fumes in Cabin

By Ivan PetrenkoSep 17, 2024 02:30 AMNews
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A Delta Air Lines transatlantic flight bound for London Heathrow made an emergency return to New York’s JFK Airport on September 12 after pilots reported the smell of fumes in the cabin. The Airbus A330-900neo, operating flight DL 3, had just taken off and was en route to London when the crew noticed the issue, prompting a decision to turn back for a heavy landing at JFK.

The aircraft, which had departed JFK at 22:33, initially requested to maintain an altitude of 25,000 feet instead of the planned 37,000. As the flight continued over the Atlantic, the cockpit crew informed air traffic control of a potential problem, later identifying the issue as fumes in the cabin.

Following standard safety protocols, the pilots declared an emergency and requested vectors back to JFK. With 293 passengers onboard, the aircraft landed safely, although a heavy landing was required due to the significant amount of fuel still in the tanks.

Both pilots donned oxygen masks as a precaution, and medical assistance was requested for a passenger upon landing. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was quickly inspected. It returned to service two days later, flying to Seattle.

This incident marks the second time in recent months that a Delta A330-900neo has had to return due to fumes in the cabin, raising safety concerns about the potential for onboard fires in such situations.

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