Otmar Szafnauer plane scare as Delta Boeing 737 engine fails after take
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Key Points:
- Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer was unharmed after the Delta Boeing 737-900 he was on experienced a left engine failure shortly after takeoff from Savannah to Atlanta.
- The plane safely circled back and landed in Savannah, where emergency personnel and fire trucks were ready; all passengers, including Szafnauer, evacuated without incident.
- Delta confirmed the mechanical issue caused fuel to burn from the failed engine, emphasizing customer safety as their top priority and working to rebook affected passengers.
- A fellow passenger praised the pilot and crew for their calm and skillful handling of the emergency landing amid challenging weather conditions.
- Szafnauer, who left his role as Alpine team principal in January 2022, shared
