Delta flight makes emergency landing in Orlando over cabin pressurization issue

Name: Delta plane catches fire just before takeoff in Orlando
Uploaded: 2025-04-22T11:05:01-04:00
Description: There were terrifying moments onboard a Delta Air Lines flight as one of the plane’s engines caught fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It happened just before takeoff on Monday morning at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Delta plane catches fire just before takeoff in Orlando

There were terrifying moments onboard a Delta Air Lines flight as one of the plane’s engines caught fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It happened just before takeoff on Monday morning at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

ORLANDO, Fla. - Delta Air Lines confirmed Monday that a second flight departing from Orlando experienced an emergency, marking the airline’s second incident in the area on the same day.

Plane makes emergency landing in Orlando

What we know:

Delta Flight 1030, a Boeing 757 headed to Atlanta, was forced to return to Orlando after a cabin pressure issue occurred while flying over Jacksonville. The crew declared an emergency to receive priority assistance from air traffic controllers and safely landed the aircraft with more than 200 passengers and crew on board. No injuries were reported.

"Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers," a Delta spokesperson said in a statement. "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the experience and delay in travels." The airline added it is working with passengers to ensure they reach their destinations.

Another Delta flight at MCO catches fire on the same day

The backstory:

The emergency landing came just hours after a separate incident involving Delta Flight 1213, an Airbus A330, which caught fire on the tarmac in Orlando before takeoff.

282 evacuated after Delta plane catches fire at MCO

Captain Shem Malmquist an Instructor with the Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his initial reaction to the video of a Delta plane catching fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport, and the likely first steps in the FAA's investigation into the incident.

That aircraft had already boarded more than 280 passengers, who were quickly evacuated via emergency slides.

Videos from the scene show flames on the aircraft as emergency crews responded.

Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents.

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