Delta Air Lines engine catches fire at Orlando Airport

DELTA AIRLINES AIRBUS A330-323 N808NW (MSN 591)

A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-300 travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL/KATL) was grounded on Monday after one of its engines caught fire at Orlando International Airport. The incident occurred shortly after the Atlanta-bound aircraft pushed back from the gate and the engine was started.

Video footage seen on social media shows flames and thick black smoke billowing into the air indicates that the number two engine, the plane's right engine, was impacted. Passengers evacuated the aircraft via slides on the left side of the aircraft as first responders attended the scene.

"Today at approximately 11:06am, Delta Air Lines flight 1213 experienced an engine fire while positioned at the ramp area, prior to departure. Passengers were evacuated, and our Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team promptly responded and successfully extinguished the fire."

The aircraft was carrying 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and two pilots.

Aircraft Information:

Airline: Delta Airlines
Code: DL/DAL
Aircraft: Airbus A330-323
Registration: N807NW
Serial Number: 588
Engines: 2 x PW PW4168A
First Flew: 01/03/2004
Age: 21.1 Years