Delta Flight 1213 Evacuated After Engine Fire at Orlando Airport
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 had an engine fire at Orlando International Airport, prompting an emergency evacuation of 282 passengers, with no injuries reported.
The latest emergency evacuation comes after several high-profile incidents involving airplanes at US airports.
Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine catches fire at Florida airport
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A recent spate of aviation disasters and close calls in the U.S. has stoked fears about air travel, though flying remains a safe way to travel.
No injuries reported from fire on Delta plane at Florida airport
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Delta said there were 282 passengers on board the full-capacity flight, as well as 10 flight attendants and two pilots.
Passengers on Delta flight evacuate on slides after engine fire at Orlando airport
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Delta flight 1213 was set to depart Orlando, famous as the home of Disneyworld, for Atlanta with more than 200 people on board.
Passengers evacuate Delta flight after engine fire at Orlando airport
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There were no reports of any injuries during the fire on the plane at Orlando International Airport, Delta said in a statement.
No injuries reported from fire on Delta plane at Florida airport
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The engine fire marks the latest aviation scare involving the airline in recent months.
Delta plane engine catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
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Summary
On April 21, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 caught fire at Orlando International Airport just before departing for Atlanta, leading to an evacuation of all 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and 2 pilots. The fire, which erupted at approximately 11:15 a.m., originated in one of the aircraft’s engines. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Delta and the FAA are investigating the cause of the fire, while maintenance checks are underway. This incident follows a series of recent aviation emergencies, raising safety concerns in the industry.
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A Delta Air Lines flight evacuated passengers after a fire was reported in one of its engines while on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport.
No injuries were reported from the incident, and Delta is working to ensure passengers reach their final destinations on other aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause of the fire.
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