Sunday October 26th, 2025
ST. PAUL — A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to stop its takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport en route to Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Oct. 23, 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.