A Delta flight returned to Atlanta on Monday after the crew observed a “haze” in the aircraft shortly after takeoff, the airline said in a statement.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the crew on Delta Air Lines Flight 876 reported “possible smoke in the flightdeck,” prompting the flight to return safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at approximately 9 a.m. EST.
“The flight crew followed procedures to return to Atlanta when a haze inside the aircraft was observed after departure,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and we apologize to our customers for the experience.”
The Boeing 717-200 was headed to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, South Carolina. The aircraft was carrying 94 customers, two pilots and three flight attendants, according to the airline.
The FAA said it will investigate the incident.
