Delta flight from Savannah to Atlanta declares emergency landing

Published on April 21, 2024

By: Paramita Sarkar

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A Delta flight bound from Savannah to Atlanta declared an emergency before making its landing at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday, according to a spokesperson with the airline.

The flight crew aboard Delta Flight 2728, a Boeing 757-200, noticed what is called a “flap disagree” while up in the air.

According to a Delta spokesperson, the issue occurs when the plane’s flaps become misaligned.

The flight crew then issued an emergency alert with Air Traffic Control to get priority landing. The pilots landed the plane safely and taxied to the gate as normal.

“This is an uncommon occurrence but is a part of extensive flight crew training to manage through safely,” a Delta spokesperson said, adding, “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people.”

A Boeing 757-200 holds 199 passengers.