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Orlando, FL - A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Austin experienced a wing flap issue midair but landed safely, airline officials confirmed.
Delta Flight 1893, a Boeing 737 carrying six crew members and 62 passengers, departed Orlando on Tuesday for a scheduled flight to Austin.
While flying at approximately 12,000 feet, passengers reported seeing part of the plane’s left wing flap appear detached.
Shanila Arif, a passenger on board, said that she observed a dislodged section of the wing flap and described it as a serious safety concern.
Arif also shared video footage showing the compromised flap during the flight.
Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft landed safely in Austin without any injuries or emergency procedures.
A spokesperson said, “After DL 1893 landed safely and without incident in Austin, it was observed that a portion of the left wing’s flap was not in place.”
The airline did not provide a reason for the detachment.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a wing flap is a movable section of an aircraft’s wing that adjusts lift and drag.
Flaps help control landing speed, angle of descent, pitch, and provide lift during takeoff. Malfunctions in these components are taken seriously, though in this case, no injuries occurred.
Following the flight, Delta removed the plane from service for maintenance and inspection.
The airline emphasized that passenger and crew safety remains a priority.
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