Delta A332 over Atlantic on Sep 27th 2026, smoke on board

Last Update: September 28, 2026 / 17:30:52 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2026

Classification
Accident

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-251

Departure
Barcelona, Spain

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N824NW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-200, registration N824NW performing flight DL-251 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to Boston,MA (USA) with 296 people on board, was enroute at FL320 over the Atlantic Ocean about 380nm northwest of Porto (Portugal) when the crew turned the aircraft around, descended to FL100 and diverted to Porto. On approach the crew reported they had 10-12 people affected, two flight attendants were on oxygen not feeling well at all. The aircraft landed on Porto's runway 36 about 80 minutes later.

Portuguese Authorities reported the aircraft diverted due to smoke on board, 3 passeengers were taken to a hospital and 8 passengers were treated at the airport.

The airline reported a mechanical issue.

A passenger reported a burning odour near to the 2L door.
Aircraft Registration Data
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United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2026

Classification
Accident

Airline
Delta Airlines

Flight number
DL-251

Departure
Barcelona, Spain

Destination
Boston, United States

Aircraft Registration
N824NW

Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-200

ICAO Type Designator
A332

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