Delta flight to Atlanta experiences engine trouble, returns to Savannah airport

A Delta flight from Savannah to Atlanta experienced engine trouble after leaving the airport and had to turn around shortly after takeoff. A large grass fire was sparked near the airport by the engine trouble.

In a statement Sunday night, Delta said Flight 1067 “returned to the airport soon after takeoff Sunday evening, following a mechanical issue with the aircraft’s left engine.”

FlightAware said the flight took off at around 6:45 p.m. and landed back at the airport at 7:12 p.m…

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