Orlando, FL - Passengers aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 were forced to evacuate via emergency slides at Orlando International Airport on Monday after an engine caught fire. The flight, scheduled to depart for Atlanta, was pushing back from the gate when the incident occurred, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Initial reports indicate that the engine fire broke out as the plane was preparing for takeoff. Quick-thinking crew members initiated an emergency evacuation, deploying the aircraft's slides to allow passengers to quickly and safely exit the plane.
"We are aware of an incident involving Delta flight 1213 in Orlando," said an FAA spokesperson. "The aircraft was pushing back from the gate when an engine caught fire. Passengers were evacuated, and the incident is under investigation."
Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident and stated that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. The airline is working to rebook passengers on alternative flights to Atlanta. The cause of the engine fire is currently unknown and is being investigated by the FAA and Delta maintenance personnel. No injuries were reported during the evacuation. Airport operations were briefly affected but have since returned to normal.
Delta Plane Engine Fire Prompts Emergency Evacuation at Orlando Airport
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an engine fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport. Flight 1213, bound for Atlanta, was pushing back from the gate when the incident occurred. Passengers were safely evacuated using emergency slides. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the FAA.
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