Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:25am on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday International
On April 21, 2025, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 scheduled to fly from Orlando to Atlanta caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport. The fire originated from the tailpipe of one engine, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency evacuation. All 282 passengers and 12 crew members safely exited the aircraft using emergency slides, with no injuries reported. Airport firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. Delta Airlines apologized for the incident, emphasizing passenger safety, and arranged an alternative flight for the affected travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the cause of the engine fire. This event adds to recent aviation safety concerns in the U.S.
