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Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in Atlanta
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A Delta flight bound for Orlando made an emergency landing on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff due to smoke reported in the flight deck.
- The aircraft, carrying around 200 passengers and six crew members, deployed evacuation slides, and all passengers and crew safely exited the plane on the taxiway.
- Passengers were bused to the terminal and are being rebooked on a new aircraft, while the original plane is undergoing a maintenance review.
- Delta confirmed the flight crew followed proper procedures and emphasized that safety remains their top priority, apologizing for the incident.
- A video posted on TikTok showed passengers evacuating via multiple inflatable slides on the taxiway, capturing the urgency and concern during the evacuation.
