Video shows flames bursting from plane's engine on Delta flight
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Delta flight from Brazil to Atlanta safely returned after flames erupted from engine during takeoff.
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Passengers on a Delta flight departing São Paulo, Brazil, for Atlanta captured video footage showing flames erupting from one of the plane's engines shortly after takeoff. The aircraft safely returned to São Paulo International Airport, suggesting the crew responded appropriately to the engine anomaly. Engine fires or visible flame discharge during flight are rare enough to trigger immediate emergency procedures and warrant investigation by aviation authorities. The incident underscores why modern aircraft are designed with multiple redundant systems and crew training to handle engine emergencies safely. Delta and Brazilian aviation authorities will likely investigate the cause of the engine malfunction.
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The aircraft safely returned to São Paulo International Airport; Delta and Brazilian aviation authorities will likely investigate the engine malfunction.
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