Two hundred-eight two passengers on a Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta had to be evacuated because of a fire before takeoff Monday morning just before noon.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) confirmed 3 minor injuries during the evacuation.
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“I hear someone yelling fire, so I open my window shade, and I see the engine is on fire,” said passenger Kyle Becker who was on Delta flight 1213. “I tried to stay calm, but my adrenaline was through the roof. I stayed as calm as I could, and my instinct was to grab my things and follow directions, and it was definitely a crazy experience.”
According to a Delta spokesperson, the fire started in the tailpipe of one of the plane’s two engines.
Delta released the following statement:
“We appreciate our customers’ cooperation and apologize for the experience. Nothing is more important than safety, and Delta teams will work to get our customers to their final destinations as soon as possible.”
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