Boeing is under scrutiny following a transatlantic flight from Edinburgh that resulted in an emergency landing due to engine issues on a Delta Air Lines aircraft heading for New York.
Passengers witnessed flames emanating briefly from the engine after takeoff, caused by a broken turbine blade during departure at Prestwick Airport near Glasgow. The plane made an emergency stop while in flight as fuel leakage was detected on its right wing.
The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) address Boeing, located in Virginia, regarding this event and other safety concerns. The AAIB is particularly focused on ensuring the slat track housing drain tube design for the 767 family remains up to certification standards following the incident.
The aircraft was en route from Edinburgh with 211 passengers and crew when a rattling noise from the cargo area caught two cabin crew members' attention, though no unusual conditions were noted by pilots during takeoff or flight. A faulty temperature gauge for the right engine prompted Prestwick Airport to be chosen as an alternate destination due to its long runways.
No injuries occurred in this case, but passengers disembarked quickly once fuel leakage was detected at Prestwick. This incident marks another event under Boeing's extensive history of safety examinations amid ongoing scrutiny over past incidents and the company's commitment to aviation safety regulations.
Boeing has not yet responded publicly about this situation.
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