Delta wing flap fragment discovered on Raleigh driveway, according to Federal Aviation Administration record
In an unexpected turn of events, a piece of a missing wing flap from Delta Air Lines Flight 3247 was discovered blocking a driveway in Raleigh, North Carolina, following the plane's safe landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Tuesday night [1][2][3].
The flight, a Boeing 737-900, had departed from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with 109 passengers and six crew members onboard, and there were no reported injuries [1][2].
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the part discovered was from the left wing's trailing edge flap of the aircraft [1][3]. Delta Air Lines informed the FAA that an inspection following the safe landing revealed the flap part was missing [1][3]. The FAA is currently investigating the incident to determine how the flap came off during the flight and to ensure safety [1][3].
Local police responded to a 911 call early Wednesday morning when the flap part was found blocking a driveway. They called the FAA to handle the investigation, and there were no reports of any crash or property damage associated with the incident [3].
Delta has stated it is fully supporting retrieval efforts and cooperating with the ongoing investigation, emphasizing that safety is their top priority [1][2][3]. The incident caused a late departure and landing for the flight, attributed to a thunderstorm, but despite the missing wing flap, the airplane landed without incident [1].
Kierra Frazier, the news editor for our News & Stations, is overseeing the coverage of this developing story. As always, we will keep you updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
[1] https://www.delta.com/us/en/flight-status/flight-details/DL3247 [2] https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/aad/media/Delta_Air_Lines_Flight_3247_Investigation_Update [3] https://abc11.com/airline-plane-part-found-in-raleigh-driveway/11900417/
- The Federal Aviation Administration's ongoing investigations include determining how the missing wing flap from Delta Air Lines Flight 3247 came off during the flight, with the aim of ensuring safety within the transportation industry.
- Apart from airline incidents, Kierra Frazier, our general-news editor, is also responsible for covering stories related to sports, finance, news, aerospace, and other sectors, ensuring an all-inclusive approach to reporting.
- Although Tuesday night's accident involving Delta Air Lines Flight 3247 resulted in a late departure and landing, no injuries were reported to passengers or crew members, demonstrating increased levels of safety in modern aviation.
- The missing wing flap incident involving Delta Air Lines Flight 3247 is just one example of a critical component that can malfunction in various industries, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and comprehensive inspections in ensuring continued functionality.
