Delta Flight 2668 Emergency Evacuation Due to Engine Problems Amid Winter Storm
Delta Flight 2668 was evacuated due to an engine failure at Atlanta Airport, with minor injuries reported as a winter storm worsens travel disruptions.
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The incident happened while a snowstorm was causing widespread cancellations and delays in Atlanta, the world's busiest airport. But officials can't say if the problem had anything to do with the weather.
Delta flight aborts takeoff at Atlanta airport, forcing passengers to evacuate on slides; 4 injured
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Delta jet aborts takeoff from snowy Atlanta airport after engine problem
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Delta said their flight crew, which included two pilots and five flight attendants, "followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff" of the Boeing 757-300 plane.
Delta passengers in Atlanta forced to evacuate plane on emergency slides amid winter storm
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Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.
Passengers evacuate plane on slides after Delta flight aborts takeoff
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Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday as a massive winter storm snarled travel across the Southern U.S.
Airlines cancel more than 2,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta
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Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.
Delta passengers evacuate flight on emergency slides during aborted takeoff
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Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue.
Video shows Delta Air Lines passengers evacuating by slides at Atlanta Airport
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Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue.
Passengers evacuate Delta flight on slides after aborted takeoff in snowy Atlanta
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Summary
Delta Flight 2668 was evacuated at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an engine issue aborted its takeoff. Of the 201 aboard, four passengers reported minor injuries, with one hospitalized. The incident coincided with significant winter weather affecting operations, leading to approximately 500 flight cancellations and delays. The FAA will investigate while Delta has offered rebooking options for affected travelers. The Atlanta area is under severe weather warnings, with significant snowfall and ice accumulation expected.
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