Delta Flight 2668 Emergency Evacuation Due to Engine Problems Amid Winter Storm

Delta Flight 2668 was evacuated due to an engine failure at Atlanta Airport, with minor injuries reported as a winter storm worsens travel disruptions.

13%

75%

13%

This story was covered by 8 sources. This shows the distribution of these sources: left-leaning (blue), center (gray), and right-leaning (red).

World

Reliable

The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.

Summary

A summary of the key points of this story, verified by multiple sources.

Delta Flight 2668 was evacuated at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an engine issue aborted its takeoff. Of the 201 aboard, four passengers reported minor injuries, with one hospitalized. The incident coincided with significant winter weather affecting operations, leading to approximately 500 flight cancellations and delays. The FAA will investigate while Delta has offered rebooking options for affected travelers. The Atlanta area is under severe weather warnings, with significant snowfall and ice accumulation expected.

Informed by:

From the Left

A recap of the main views or arguments shared by left-leaning sources.

The left-leaning report emphasizes the passenger experience during a chaotic evacuation, highlighting the distress caused by the engine issue and the poor weather conditions.
The focus is on the injuries sustained by passengers, implying a need for scrutiny of Delta's safety protocols and emergency response.
The report mentions the broader context of flight cancellations due to weather, connecting it to a larger narrative about infrastructure and airline preparedness.

Informed by:

From the Right

A recap of the main views or arguments shared by right-leaning sources.

The right-leaning report prioritizes the procedural aspects of the incident, noting that Delta's crew followed established safety protocols during the emergency.
There is an emphasis on Delta's commitment to customer safety and service recovery, with a focus on their operational response to the incident.
The report includes Delta's positive financial performance, suggesting a corresponding strength in operational management during crises.

Informed by:

Highlights (8)

Excerpts from the underlying articles that best reflect each outlet's unique perspective on this story.

The incident happened while a snowstorm was causing widespread cancellations and delays in Atlanta, the world's busiest airport. But officials can't say if the problem had anything to do with the weather.
Delta flight aborts takeoff at Atlanta airport, forcing passengers to evacuate on slides; 4 injured
CBS News
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Durrant said the flight crew “followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff.”
Delta jet aborts takeoff from snowy Atlanta airport after engine problem
Associated Press
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Delta said their flight crew, which included two pilots and five flight attendants, "followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff" of the Boeing 757-300 plane.
Delta passengers in Atlanta forced to evacuate plane on emergency slides amid winter storm
NBC News
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.
Passengers evacuate plane on slides after Delta flight aborts takeoff
ABC News
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday as a massive winter storm snarled travel across the Southern U.S.
Airlines cancel more than 2,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta
CNBC
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.
Delta passengers evacuate flight on emergency slides during aborted takeoff
FOX News
Mostly Reliable
The underlying sources generally maintain reliability but have, at times, included opinion pieces, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies. While typically factual, there may be occasional editorialization or subjective interpretation.
·Leans Right
Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue.
Video shows Delta Air Lines passengers evacuating by slides at Atlanta Airport
USA TODAY
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Center
Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of flight 2668 from Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) after an indication of an engine issue.
Passengers evacuate Delta flight on slides after aborted takeoff in snowy Atlanta
CNN
Reliable
The underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.
·Leans Left