A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport after experiencing engine trouble, which sparked a large grass fire near the runway. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, and all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which involved a Boeing 737-900 aircraft. The plane had taken off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday when the pilot declared an emergency due to engine trouble.
According to CNN, the pilot reported a loss of engine power, and the plane was forced to return to the airport. The incident sparked a large grass fire near the runway, which was extinguished by emergency responders.
There were 179 customers, 2 pilots, and 4 flight attendants on board the flight, according to Delta. No one was injured in the incident.
The incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, and Delta has released a statement confirming the incident and stating that the plane landed safely and was met by fire trucks.
Passengers on the flight reported hearing a loud boom during takeoff and seeing flames on the side of the plane. The pilot came on the intercom to inform passengers of the situation and assure them that the plane was safe and would be landing shortly.
Emergency responders, including firefighters from Garden City Fire Rescue, were called to the scene to extinguish the grass fire. The fire was brought under control, and no one was injured.
The incident highlights the importance of safety protocols in the aviation industry and the need for prompt and effective emergency response in the event of an incident.
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