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Delta Flight Returns to Boston After 'Smoky Odor' Detected Onboard

The emergency landing occurred shortly after takeoff, with no injuries reported among the 92 people onboard.

  • Delta Flight 1398, en route from Boston to New Orleans, returned to Logan International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a smoky odor in the cabin.
  • The Airbus A220, carrying 87 passengers and 5 crew members, landed safely at 9:35 a.m. on Sunday morning.
  • An emergency was declared to prioritize landing, and emergency response personnel met the aircraft upon its return.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which involved reported fumes in both the flight deck and cabin.
  • This follows other recent Delta incidents, including an emergency landing in Los Angeles and a plane crash in Toronto last month.
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