Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A Delta Air Lines A330 departing São Paulo was forced to turn back just minutes into the flight after an engine issue triggered an urgent warning from air traffic control.
Video shows flames and debris coming from the aircraft, with reports that material fell near the runway and started a small fire on the ground.
The flight returned safely with everyone on board unharmed. Here’s what we know so far.
A Delta Air Lines A330 departing São Paulo was forced to turn back just minutes into the flight after an engine issue triggered an urgent warning from air traffic control.
Video shows flames and debris coming from the aircraft, with reports that material fell near the runway and started a small fire on the ground.
The flight returned safely with everyone on board unharmed. Here’s what we know so far.










