Delta Air Lines 737 Experiences Mid-Air Wing Detachment
A partial malfunction of a wing flap occurred during Delta Air Lines Flight 1893 from Orlando International to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday. The incident took place at hundreds of miles an hour thousands of feet in the air, causing concern among passengers.
Shanila Arif, a passenger on the flight, described the experience as feeling like bad turbulence and the plane shaking. Arif noticed something had broken away from the back of the wing during the flight and saw the flap dangling behind the wing. She captured the incident on video.
The flap in question is located on the wing of a Boeing 737 aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, and Delta Air Lines has taken the aircraft out of service for maintenance.
Delta Air Lines apologised for the incident and emphasised the importance of safety. The airline pledged to fully cooperate with the FAA investigation. Arif was concerned that if the piece completely broke off, it could potentially hit the tail of the aircraft and cause a crash.
Fortunately, no one onboard the plane was injured. The flight landed safely with the left wing's flap not in place. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexity of modern aircraft and the importance of regular maintenance checks.
The name of the pilot of Delta Air Lines flight 1893 is not available in the provided search results. The FAA investigation is ongoing, and Delta Air Lines has not yet released a statement regarding the cause of the malfunction or when the aircraft will return to service.
There were 62 passengers and 6 crew members onboard the plane during the incident. The FAA and Delta Air Lines are working together to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew in the future.
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