A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to stop its takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport en route to Portland, Ore., on Thursday after a mechanical issue led to smoke and flames coming from an engine.
Takeoff for Delta Flight 1661 was discontinued and the Boeing 737-900 returned to its gate after crew members reported an issue with one of the aircraft’s engines, according to the airline. No injuries were reported.
“Delta Flight 1661 from Minneapolis to Portland returned to the gate following a suspended takeoff due to a mechanical issue,” said a Delta spokesperson in a statement Saturday. “Customers were reaccommodated on another aircraft and landed in Portland approximately two hours late. We apologize to our customers for their delay in travel.”
“ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” aired footage Friday of the takeoff, which showed flames and smoke coming from the aircraft’s right side as it moved down the runway before emergency crews responded.
The flight included 180 passengers and six crew members and maintenance teams will examine the aircraft, according to the Delta spokesperson.
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