A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Sydney made a precautionary return to Los Angeles on Saturday night after smoke was detected in the galley.
Delta Air Lines flight DL43, operated by an Airbus A350-900, had conducted a departure from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The flight was a routine scheduled service bound for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
Delta DL43 Los Angeles-Sydney
Following an uneventful departure, the flight was still on climb through 10,000 feet when smoke was reported in the aircraft galley. The climb procedure was subsequently terminated, and flight crew elected to make a precautionary return to Los Angeles.
The aircraft landed without further incident approximately 30 minutes after the initial departure. According to a CNN report, flight crew requested medical services standby to assist passengers who may have been affected by the smoke.
There was reportedly no visible smoke detected following the aircraft’s return landing. There were no formal reports of injuries amongst the flight occupants as a result of the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a brief statement confirming the in-flight incident. “Delta Air Lines Flight 43 returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport around 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, Feb. 22, after the crew reported smoke and fumes in the flight deck. The Airbus A350 was traveling to Sydney Airport in Australia. The FAA will investigate.”
Aircraft Details
The aircraft conducting the DL43 rotation to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport was an Airbus A350-900, registered N514DN.
This is a five year old widebody aircraft belonging to the carrier Delta Air Lines. It has been operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in September 2020.
The in-flight incident will now become the subject of an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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