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Delta Air Lines flight DL175 from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was seen emitting a lot of smoke while it taxied and took off yesterday. It’s not clear what caused the issue, but a bird strike has not yet been ruled out.
The Boeing 767-400 had 234 passengers and crew on board. After climbing to around 3,000 feet, the captain made the call to enter a holding pattern and then return to the airport for an “overweight landing.” The flight was cancelled and the aircraft is still sitting at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). There were no injuries reported.
Some reports state that the aircraft experienced a tailstrike during takeoff. Regardless of whether it was a bird strike or tail strike, the 23-year-old aircraft will need to be thoroughly inspected and have any necessary repairs made before it can return to service.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) seems to be a cursed airport for Delta Air Lines. Last summer, one aircraft encountered a hail storm and had to divert to Leonardo da Vinci-Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). In August, this same flight (DL175) hit severe turbulence and 11 people had to be transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the event according to Paddle Your Own Kanoo.
Anthony’s Take: There are not too many details around this incident. Thankfully, the pilots were able to safely land without any injuries to the passengers or crew on the flight.
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