Thursday, October 31st, 2024
In the early hours of October 30, 2024, a security incident occurred on board a Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 scheduled to fly from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit and aborted the climb. The Airbus only reached an altitude of about 7.625 feet before turning around and returning to the airport of departure. Despite the unusual situation, the aircraft was able to land safely and returned safely to the gate about 15 minutes after takeoff. The passengers were taken to their final destination on another Airbus A321, albeit with a delay of about two and a half hours.