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A Boeing passenger jet made an emergency landing in Italy after flames appeared near its engine during a flight from Greece to Germany. The incident involved a reaction inside the engine's combustion chamber, but passengers and crew were not in danger, and the plane landed safely after 40 minutes in the air.
Cockpit audio recordings reveal the chaotic moment when a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost its nose tire during takeoff from Atlanta, leading to a federal investigation by the FAA. This incident adds to a series of mishaps involving Boeing aircraft, including a recent near-disaster with an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. The CEO of Boeing, Dave Calhoun, is set to meet with U.S. senators to address concerns about the safety of Boeing aircraft, while airlines like United and Alaska Airlines express frustration and raise questions about future orders and deliveries of Boeing planes.
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 passenger jet lost its nose wheel while lining up for takeoff at Atlanta’s international airport, with none of the 184 passengers or six crew onboard being hurt. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, which comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing following a recent fuselage incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. As a result, online travel agent Kayak has updated its filters to allow customers to exclude flights that use Boeing’s troubled 737 Max planes.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Bogota had to abort takeoff after losing a tire on the front landing gear, prompting all passengers and their bags to be transferred to a replacement aircraft. The incident, captured on air traffic control radio, is under investigation, and the plane was repaired and returned to service the following day. The flight was originally operated by a 32-year-old Boeing 757, unrelated to the recent Boeing issues, and Delta Air Lines does not fly the 737 Max aircraft.
A Delta Boeing 757 experienced a wheel loss shortly before takeoff, as captured in a recording, highlighting concerns over aviation safety.
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost its nose wheel as it was preparing to take off from Atlanta's main airport, prompting more than 170 passengers to deplane. No injuries were reported, and the passengers were put on a replacement flight. This incident comes amid renewed scrutiny on Boeing after a series of safety concerns, including a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
A Delta Boeing 757 airplane lost its front tire while taxiing for takeoff at Atlanta International Airport, causing delays for other flights. The detached tire rolled across the runway and maintenance crews were called to assess the situation. The cause of the detachment remains unclear, and Delta did not comment on the incident. This comes amid recent mechanical mishaps involving Boeing aircraft, including an Alaska Airlines-owned 737 Max 9 losing a door plug during a flight in January.
A federal investigator has arrived at Chattanooga Airport to investigate the crash landing of a FedEx Boeing 757 cargo plane after experiencing landing gear problems. The three crew members on board were unharmed in the emergency landing, which occurred just before midnight.
A FedEx Boeing 757 experienced landing gear failure and crash landed before skidding off the runway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The three pilots on board were unharmed, and emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene. The plane came to a stop before reaching a street, and there was no fire, only smoke from the engines. The cause of the landing gear malfunction is under investigation, and the airport's main runway will remain closed until further notice.
A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York Newark declared an emergency shortly after departure due to unknown hydraulic issues. The aircraft, a Boeing 757, held off the coast of Long Beach before descending and returning to Los Angeles International Airport. The landing gear doors did not close after departure, and the aircraft had to be towed off the runway upon landing.
A Delta Boeing 757 experienced a tire fire and burst into flames while landing at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, resulting in the evacuation of 190 passengers. One person was injured, and the FAA will investigate the incident.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Honolulu turned around due to a possible rudder problem less than an hour after takeoff. The Boeing 757 had 223 passengers and seven crew members on board. The plane landed safely back at San Francisco International Airport, and United Airlines is working to get the passengers to their destinations as quickly as possible. The FAA is investigating the issue.