A Delta Air Lines flight was evacuated after an engine caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport in Florida, according to officials. The aircraft was carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was preparing for departure around 11:15 a.m. on Monday when flames were observed in the tailpipe of one of the aircraft\u2019s two engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Airbus A330 was scheduled to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to the FAA, which said it will investigate the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delta said the aircraft was carrying 282 passengers and 12 crew members. In a statement, the airline confirmed there were no reports of injuries and praised the flight crew for following emergency procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOut of an abundance of caution, the flight crew of Delta Flight 1213 initiated an evacuation after observing flames from the aircraft\u2019s engine during startup,\u201d the airline said. \u201cAll customers and crew were safely evacuated, and we thank them for their cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orlando International Airport confirmed the incident in a statement posted on social media, stating that the fire occurred while the aircraft was still at the ramp area, prior to departure. The airport\u2019s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team responded promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Videos shared online by passengers and eyewitnesses showed flames erupting from one of the aircraft\u2019s right-side engines, prompting an emergency evacuation using inflatable slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n