Overview
- The Airbus A330-200 operating Delta Flight 55 diverted to Accra on Sept. 23 after crew saw indications of a small fire in a galley oven.
- Delta said food debris on the oven's heating element caused the ignition, which was contained without using the onboard extinguisher.
- The aircraft landed safely about 90 minutes after departure with no injuries, and maintenance reported no damage.
- The flight carried four pilots, nine flight attendants, and 188 passengers; some were rebooked, including to New York, while others waited in Accra.
- The plane continued to Atlanta on Sept. 25, arriving about 48 hours later than scheduled because the crew had reached maximum duty hours.