Delta jet-engine failure at 18,000 feet draws US safety probe
US safety regulators are investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines jet that forced pilots to shut down the turbine and return to Atlanta shortly after take-off. The accident occurred Wednesday on a Boeing 757-200 bound for Orlando, Florida, the NTSB said Thursday. Delta Flight 1418, which had 121 passengers and 6 crew members, landed safely and there were no injuries. The engine failure occurred at about 18,000 feet, according to the FAA. The Delta incident is at least the fourth since Aug 2016 in which an engine failure has allowed debris to escape. The powerplants are designed with a hardened exterior so that even in the event of a blowout, fan blades and other components can’t get out and threaten fuel tanks, passengers and other sensitive aircraft structures. <br/>
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Delta jet-engine failure at 18,000 feet draws US safety probe
US safety regulators are investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines jet that forced pilots to shut down the turbine and return to Atlanta shortly after take-off. The accident occurred Wednesday on a Boeing 757-200 bound for Orlando, Florida, the NTSB said Thursday. Delta Flight 1418, which had 121 passengers and 6 crew members, landed safely and there were no injuries. The engine failure occurred at about 18,000 feet, according to the FAA. The Delta incident is at least the fourth since Aug 2016 in which an engine failure has allowed debris to escape. The powerplants are designed with a hardened exterior so that even in the event of a blowout, fan blades and other components can’t get out and threaten fuel tanks, passengers and other sensitive aircraft structures. <br/>
