A Delta Air Lines flight from Brazil bound for Atlanta made an emergency landing during the evening of Sunday, March 29 after an engine issue that sparked a fire.
Airbus A330-300 DL Flight 104 from Sao Paulo headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport returned to the airport soon after takeoff, following a mechanical issue with the aircraft's left engine, Delta told USA TODAY.
The aircraft had 272 passengers and four crew members on board, Delta reported.
The aircraft eventually landed safely, the airline said, and customers were taken by bus to the terminal.
The cause of the engine issue was not immediately known. The Federal Aviation Administration defered questions about the aircraft to South American officials.
USA TODAY has reached out to the Civil Aviation Authority for more information.
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Video of the incident recorded by a passenger on board shows one engine spitting flames immediately after takeoff at the airport in Brazil.
No injuries were reported.
"Delta teams are working to reaccommodate customers to get them safely to their destination," the airline said. "The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority. We apologize to our customers for this delay in their travels."
This story has been updated to add new information.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Delta flight makes emergency landing in Brazil after engine issue
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