Overview
- Delta Flight 1893 was flying from Orlando to Austin when damage to the left wing flap was reported before landing on Tuesday.
- The FAA said the crew reported the issue after a safe arrival at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around 3:10 p.m. local time.
- Passenger Shanila Arif recorded video showing the flap dangling behind the wing and described significant shaking during the descent.
- Delta said a portion of the left wing’s flap was not in place after landing and the Boeing 737 was taken out of service for maintenance.
- There were 62 passengers and six crew members on board with no injuries reported, and the event follows other recent Delta 737 incidents including a gate contact in Atlanta.