Um Airbus A330-300 of Delta Air Lines suffered left engine failure shortly after takeoff from Aeroporto Internacional of Guarulhos. Flight DL104 bound for Atlanta, on Estados Unidos, returned safely minutes later. Ninguém was injured among the 272 passengers and 14 crew.
Images recorded by passengers show flames and fragments being expelled from the engine. The crew declared an emergency and followed standard procedures. The aircraft landed without any major problems. Equipes of the airport’s firefighters responded to the scene.
Imagens records flames and debris expelled from the left engine
Passageiros inside the cabin filmed the exact moment the engine presented the problem. Vídeos show visible fire and parts coming out of the fairing. Observadores on the ground also captured the scene.
The incident occurred during the initial ascent phase. The control tower monitored the situation. The pilot made the decision to return immediately. The aircraft completed the circuit and landed on the original runway.
- Left Motor failed with fire
- Detritos fell close to the runway and caused a small grass fire
- Rescue Operação mobilized airport emergency teams
- Aeronave immobilized for detailed technical inspection
Autoridades classify the case as a serious incident
CENIPA opened a formal investigation into the episode. The classification of a serious incident requires a complete investigation of the causes. Órgãos and ANAC follow the process.
Especialistas points to a failure not contained in the PW4000 engine. Partes turbine internals were ejected. Isso constitutes a serious event on the scale of aeronautical security. Manufacturer Airbus and Delta must provide technical data.
Tripulação and passengers disembark without injuries
Todos occupants left the aircraft normally after landing. Ônibus transported the group to the terminal. The airline offered immediate support. The flight was cancelled.
Delta issued a note confirming the mechanical problem in the left engine. The company reinforced that the safety of passengers and crew is a priority. Passageiros received relocation assistance.
Investigação seeks root cause of engine failure
Técnicos began examining the aircraft while still at Guarulhos. The affected engine undergoes thorough analysis. Possíveis factors include maintenance, part, or operating condition.
The case gains global attention. International Reguladores follow the results. Preliminary Relatório should be out in the coming months. Recomendações security may arise from the investigation.
Aeroporto resumes operations after temporary interruption
The incident caused delays to other flights overnight. Equipes quickly controlled the fire in the area adjacent to the runway. Guarulhos, the country’s main hub, returned to normal within a few hours.
Delta operates regular routes between São Paulo and Atlanta. The episode does not affect the schedule of other aircraft in the fleet. The company maintains communication with Brazilian authorities.
