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Emergency landing incident
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The gist
A Delta flight to Phoenix returned to JFK Thursday over a cabin pressurization issue.
The Boeing 757-200 landed safely with 155 passengers and six crew, no injuries reported.
Background
Delta Flight 791 departed John F. Kennedy International Airport bound for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport but turned back after a cabin pressurization issue. The flight crew declared an emergency to get priority handling from air traffic control, and the aircraft returned to JFK around 10:30 a.m. Delta confirmed the incident and apologized for the delay, while the Federal Aviation Administration said it is investigating.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2026Delta Flight 791 departs JFK for Phoenix with 155 passengers and six crew aboard.
- Sep 10, 2026The crew declares an emergency over a cabin pressurization issue and turns the Boeing 757-200 back toward JFK.
- Sep 10, 2026 10:30The aircraft lands back at JFK, taxis normally to its gate, and maintenance crews are set to evaluate it; no injuries are reported.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Delta said the flight crew followed standard procedures and returned to JFK following a cabin pressurization issue, that the flight landed safely, and apologized to customers for the travel delay.
- Official
- The Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating the incident.