Delta A330 Engine Failure Prompts Investigation

March 30, 2026

2 min read

Airbus A330 Returns To São Paulo After Engine Fire

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 was forced to return to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport after its left engine failed and caught fire during departure for Atlanta. The aircraft, with 272 passengers and 14 crew members aboard, landed safely, and no injuries were reported. The incident, which occurred on March 29, 2026, is under investigation by Brazilian and US authorities, including the US Federal Aviation Administration and Brazil’s Cenipa. The engine type, a Pratt & Whitney PW4000, is also being scrutinized. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774904490117-3606

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Delta A330 Engine Failure Prompts Investigation

March 30, 2026

2 min read

Airbus A330 Returns To São Paulo After Engine Fire

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 was forced to return to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport after its left engine failed and caught fire during departure for Atlanta. The aircraft, with 272 passengers and 14 crew members aboard, landed safely, and no injuries were reported. The incident, which occurred on March 29, 2026, is under investigation by Brazilian and US authorities, including the US Federal Aviation Administration and Brazil’s Cenipa. The engine type, a Pratt & Whitney PW4000, is also being scrutinized. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.

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engine failure aircraft safety aviation incident investigation

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1774904490117-3606

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/delta-a330-returns-sao-paulo-engine-failure-takeoff