At least 200 passengers were deplaned in a hurry from a Minneapolis-bound Delta flight leading to at least four injuries and one hospitalization. In several inches of snow, passengers were running hassled with their luggage after the plane aborted its take-off at 9.10 am on the tarmac at Atlanta International Airport. It is not yet know what caused the engine problem.
“Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight…after an indication of an engine issue,” Delta said in a statement.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.”
The airport noted in its statement that operations had been delayed because of the episode and continuing severe weather.
“The aircraft and the runway are expected to be cleared shortly,” the airport noted.
