\u2018Turn around\u2019: Passenger records from Delta flight while engine sparks after takeoff

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-01T04:13:06+00:00

A Delta Air Lines flight from São Paulo to Atlanta returned shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue with its left engine, which sparked. Passengers recorded the incident, and Delta assured safety and apologized for the delay.

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2026-04-01 04:13:06

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A Delta Air Lines flight from S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, to Atlanta was forced to return to its origin airport shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue with its left engine. A passenger captured video inside the aircraft showing the engine sparking, and passengers could be heard yelling “Turn around.” Delta confirmed the plane landed safely and apologized to customers for the delay, stating that the safety of passengers and crew is their highest priority.

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