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Delta Flight Emergency Report Reveals Smoke-Filled Cabin and Engine Oil Depletion

NTSB's preliminary findings on the February 24 incident confirm a severe cabin smoke event and a lack of oil in the right engine, with the root cause still under investigation.

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Overview

  • Delta Flight 876, a Boeing 717 bound for South Carolina, made an emergency return to Atlanta after thick smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff on February 24, 2025.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report revealed that no oil was visible in the right engine's reservoir after the incident, raising concerns about a potential oil system failure.
  • Flight attendants reported smoke coming from a front door and all vents, with visibility so poor that the lead attendant could not see past the first row of seats.
  • Pilots donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency, and shut down the right engine after receiving a low oil pressure alarm during the return to Atlanta.
  • All 99 passengers and crew were safely evacuated, with two minor injuries reported; the investigation continues, and a final report is expected next year.