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A Delta Airlines flight departing from Brazil Sunday returned to the airport shortly after takeoff following a mechanical issue, according to a statement from the airline.The Delta flight left São Paulo for Atlanta with 272 customers and 14 crew members, according to the airline.The company said the left engine burst into flames as the plane took off, leaving a trail of fire by the runway. Video below: Sparks seen from Delta plane engine moments after takeoff in BrazilPassengers pleaded for the plane to turn around moments after the engine malfunction, according to accounts from those onboard.Video shot by one passenger on board captured the chaos.The plane landed safely after circling for about 10 minutes. Delta did not provide details about the cause of the mechanical issue.
A Delta Airlines flight departing from Brazil Sunday returned to the airport shortly after takeoff following a mechanical issue, according to a statement from the airline.
The Delta flight left São Paulo for Atlanta with 272 customers and 14 crew members, according to the airline.
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The company said the left engine burst into flames as the plane took off, leaving a trail of fire by the runway.
Video below: Sparks seen from Delta plane engine moments after takeoff in Brazil
Passengers pleaded for the plane to turn around moments after the engine malfunction, according to accounts from those onboard.
Video shot by one passenger on board captured the chaos.
The plane landed safely after circling for about 10 minutes.
Delta did not provide details about the cause of the mechanical issue.
