A Delta Air Lines flight, Flight 876, returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff when the crew reported possible smoke inside the aircraft. The aircraft, a Boeing 717, was bound for Columbia, S.C., but safely landed back in Atlanta at approximately 9 a.m. Passengers evacuated via slides, with two needing medical attention. Delta stressed passenger safety and apologized for the incident, which comes amid a troubled period for the airline, following recent incidents involving other flights experiencing smoke-related concerns.
Flight 876, a Boeing 717, was headed for Columbia, S.C., but returned to Atlanta after a haze was observed inside the aircraft and with the crew declaring an emergency.
The airline emphasized the importance of customer safety and expressed apologies for the incident, as medical teams attended to two passengers on board.
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