Delta flight from Atlanta to DC forced to divert to North Carolina over reported odor
A Delta Air Lines flight from Georgia to Washington, D.C., was diverted to North Carolina on Wednesday due to a reported odor in the flight deck, according to the airline.
Delta Flight DL850, which departed from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with 150 passengers and six crew members, landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport instead of its intended destination in Washington. A Delta spokesperson confirmed that no passengers or crew were injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident and released a statement confirming the safe landing.
“Delta Air Lines Flight 850 landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday,” the FAA said.
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Once the plane landed in North Carolina, passengers could get on a new flight to Washington, the spokesperson said. The plane landed safely in Washington at 10:04 p.m.
“Safety is always our top priority, and we apologize to our customers for the delay in their travels,” Delta said in a statement Thursday morning.
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(This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo.)
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Follow her on Twitter at @SaleenMartin or email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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