Delta Flight Returns to Boston After 'Smoky Odor' Detected in Cabin
The Airbus A220 carrying 92 people landed safely shortly after takeoff, prompting an FAA investigation.
- Delta Flight 1398, en route to New Orleans, returned to Boston Logan International Airport after a smoky odor was detected in the cabin.
- The flight crew declared an emergency to secure priority handling from air traffic control and followed established safety procedures.
- The aircraft, carrying 87 passengers and five crew members, landed safely at approximately 9:35 a.m. on Sunday morning.
- Emergency personnel met the plane upon arrival, and no injuries were reported among those on board.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the fumes.