On 22 February 2026, Delta Air Lines flight DL1067 from Savannah (SAV) to Atlanta (ATL), a Boeing 737-9GPER/737-900ER, N942DZ, returned to Savannah shortly after departure following a left-engine failure during the initial climb. The FAA said the aircraft landed safely at Savannah around 7:15 p.m. local time and confirmed that it has opened an investigation.
Incident reporting indicates the tower saw flames on takeoff, after which the crew declared an emergency and reported they had lost the left engine. The aircraft reportedly climbed to about 3,000ft, positioned for a return to runway 28, and landed safely about 25 minutes after departure.
The engine failure also reportedly sparked a grass fire in the runway/taxiway area, prompting an emergency response as the flight returned. Delta told the passengers the aircraft had a mechanical issue with the left engine. The passengers deplaned normally at the gate. There were 179 passengers, two pilots, and four flight attendants on board, with no injuries reported.
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