Overview

• Delta Air Lines Flight 876 experienced thick smoke filling the cabin shortly after takeoff from Atlanta on February 24, 2025.
• The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report found no visible oil in the right engine's reservoir after the emergency landing.
• Pilots donned oxygen masks, declared an emergency, and safely evacuated 99 passengers and crew, with two sustaining minor injuries during evacuation.
• Flight attendants reported smoke coming from vents and doors, severely impairing visibility in the cabin and cockpit.
• The NTSB investigation is ongoing, with a final report and determination of the smoke's cause expected next year.