Delta B739 at Minneapolis on Oct 23rd 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Last Update: October 25, 2025 / 11:29:15 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 23, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-1661

Departure
Minneapolis, United States

Destination
Portland, United States

Aircraft Registration
N829DN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N829DN performing flight DL-1661 from Minneapolis,MN to Portland,OR (USA) with 187 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Minneapolis' runway 30R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 135 knots over ground) due to the failure of the right hand engine (CFM56). The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway, the crew requested emergency vehicles to attend to the aircraft. A runway inspection found engine debris on the runway. Following inspection by emergency services the aircraft taxied to the apron.

A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N836DN reached Portland with a delay of about 2:45 hours.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Minneapolis about 38 hours after the rejected takeoff.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N829DN
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
Alcndnl f ffnhlqq Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-932ER
Number of Seats
Lk Subscribe to unlock
ICAO Aircraft Type
B739
Year of Manufacture
CAmb Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Gb dh Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Lgekfk Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
H Subscribe to unlock
Engine Manufacturer
HqAeenck Subscribe to unlock
Engine Model
JbbmAkAlfmi Subscribe to unlock
Engine Type
GnkklliAc Subscribe to unlock
Pounds of Thrust
Fqpph Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
Ghkbc ipApggdnimmlAkq epjdAkebjecfcdbem mk encenejlbnqehbq ljfikeqgbkAfhijb jcffmAiepAeqjpljmbkhimildhkApckkpAlg Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Oct 23, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Rejected takeoff due to engine failure

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-1661

Departure
Minneapolis, United States

Destination
Portland, United States

Aircraft Registration
N829DN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways