by In a recent incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a Delta Air Lines aircraft experienced the loss of a nose wheel while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 11:15 a.m., as Delta Flight 982 was taxiing for departure to Bogota, Colombia. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the matter.
The aircraft involved in the incident is a 32-year-old Boeing 757 jet, which is not the same model as the 737 Max that has previously raised safety concerns. Delta Air Lines promptly took action, ensuring the safety of all passengers and their belongings. Following the incident, the customers and their bags were removed from the aircraft and transferred to the gate. Delta later arranged for a replacement aircraft to continue the journey. The airline expressed their apologies to the customers for any inconvenience caused.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, as confirmed by a Delta spokesperson to The Associated Press. The aircraft was taken out of service for repairs and was back in operation the following day.
Delta Flight 982 had a total of 172 passengers, along with two pilots and four flight attendants on board, according to the Atlanta-based airline. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, declined to provide any additional comments when reached by The AP. It is worth noting that Boeing discontinued the production of the 757 nearly 20 years ago.
While there have been various mishaps involving Boeing planes in recent years, it remains unclear as to who is responsible for the most recent incident. Delta Air Lines is responsible for the maintenance of its aircraft, and investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the nose wheel loss.
In another separate incident earlier this month, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner experienced a blown door plug at an altitude of 16,000 feet above Oregon, resulting in a significant hole in the side of the plane. Subsequently, both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines discovered loose bolts and other issues in the panel doors of several other Max 9 planes.
Addressing concerns about the safety of the Max 9, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to discuss and provide updates on the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of the aircraft model.
As investigations into the Delta Flight 982 incident continue, aviation authorities and airlines remain committed to ensuring the utmost safety and security of all passengers and crew members.
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