Delta Air Lines Flight 104 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

March 30, 2026

1 min read

Delta Airliner Returns to São Paulo Airport After Engine Fire

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 experienced engine failure and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from São Paulo Guarulhos Airport. The aircraft, Delta Flight 104, returned safely to the airport, and no injuries were reported. Investigations are underway by Brazilian and US authorities. Pratt & Whitney is supporting the investigation. The incident disrupted operations at Guarulhos, with 28 flights cancelled and 14 diverted. Delta apologized to customers and prioritized safety.

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Delta Air Lines Flight 104 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

March 30, 2026

1 min read

Delta Airliner Returns to São Paulo Airport After Engine Fire

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 experienced engine failure and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from São Paulo Guarulhos Airport. The aircraft, Delta Flight 104, returned safely to the airport, and no injuries were reported. Investigations are underway by Brazilian and US authorities. Pratt & Whitney is supporting the investigation. The incident disrupted operations at Guarulhos, with 28 flights cancelled and 14 diverted. Delta apologized to customers and prioritized safety.

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airline safety engine failure in-flight emergency aircraft incident Brazilian aviation

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

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