Delta Airlines flight #DL175 to Atlanta was forced to return to Milan following an engine issue.
On 16th July, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 flying from Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) returned to Malpensa after experiencing an engine problem shortly after takeoff
The Boeing 767-400 with registration N835MH was operating flight DL175, which departed from runway 17R at Malpensa. According to reports, the aircraft, a Boeing 767-400 manufactured in 2000, encountered an issue with its CF6-80 engine shortly after takeoff.
Witnesses on the ground observed smoke appearing for a prolonged period before the aircraft became airborne.
Following the engine issue, flight DL175 climbed to a safe altitude of 3,000 feet before initiating a return to Malpensa. The Boeing 767 landed safely on runway 35R approximately 20 minutes after departure.
Firefighting vehicles were reportedly deployed as a precaution, and some tire damage was observed upon landing. None of the 234 people on board were injured and they disembarked safely.
The cause of the engine problem is currently under investigation by Delta Air Lines and relevant authorities. Emergency services suspect a failure of the left-hand engine (CF6) and are not ruling out the possibility of a bird strike as reported by The Aviation Herald.
