Passengers aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 876 faced a harrowing experience on Monday when smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency evacuation using the aircraft’s slides. The Boeing 717-200, carrying 94 passengers and 5 crew members, was bound for Columbia, South Carolina, but had to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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According to reports, crew members observed a haze in the flight deck soon after departure, prompting them to declare an emergency. The aircraft returned safely to the airport around 9:00am local time, receiving priority handling from air traffic control. Dramatic images later emerged of passengers evacuating the plane, with some seen standing on the left wing while clinging to their belongings.
