Wednesday October 8th, 2025 A plane that took off from Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the cockpit. The Delta Airlines flight, which was heading to Boston Logan International Airport, returned to the London airport after staff reported fumes shortly after its departure on Sunday, October 8.
| Incident date | October 8, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | Delta Air Lines |
| Flight | DL59 |
| Aircraft | Airbus A330 |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fire |
| Verification | Reported |
Sources
- Delta Airlines flight forced into emergency landing at Heathrow Airport after ‘cockpit fills with smoke’ (ca.news.yahoo.com)
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