Another terrifying airplane incident unfolded Monday morning — this time at Orlando International Airport — as Delta Flight 1213 burst into flames just before takeoff, prompting a full emergency evacuation.
Shocking Video Shows Flames and Smoke Pouring from Engine
The dramatic scene was captured on video by eyewitnesses. Footage shows thick black smoke and flames shooting from the engine of the Delta Airbus A330, which was preparing for its scheduled flight to Atlanta.
Passengers were seen fleeing the aircraft via emergency evacuation slides, while airport fire crews rushed in to contain the blaze.
???? “It looked like the whole engine was on fire,” one witness posted on X (formerly Twitter), along with jaw-dropping video of the incident.
No Injuries Reported, Crew Praised for Quick Response
A Delta spokesperson confirmed the plane was carrying 200 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and 2 pilots. Miraculously, no injuries were reported thanks to swift action by the flight crew and emergency personnel.
“The flight crew followed all standard safety procedures after observing flames coming from the tailpipe of one of the engines,” Delta stated.
Passengers Rebooked, Treated to Food and Drinks
After the evacuation, passengers were escorted back to the terminal, where Delta offered complimentary meals and beverages while making arrangements to continue the journey with a replacement aircraft.
The fire reportedly broke out at 11:06 AM local time, and was quickly extinguished by Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) teams. Officials say a full maintenance investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Another Incident in a String of Recent Air Travel Scares
This latest engine fire adds to the growing list of air travel incidents making headlines in recent months, sparking increased concern among passengers.
With heightened awareness around airline safety, many travelers are voicing unease online, as this string of near-disasters shakes public confidence in air travel reliability.
Stay with us for updates as more details emerge about the Delta engine fire and ongoing airline safety investigations.
