Created Sunday, Feb 23rd 2025 16:55Z, last updated Sunday, Feb 23rd 2025 16:55Z
A Delta Airlines Airbus A350-900, registration N514DN performing flight
DL-43 from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Sydney,NS (Australia) with 162 passengers and 15 crew, was climbing out of Los Angeles' runway 25R when the crew stopped the climb at 10,000 feet reporting smoke in a galley and decided to return to Los Angeles. The aircraft landed safely back on Los Angeles' runway 25L about 30 minutes after departure. After landing the crew advised they did no longer have any smoke condition on board, there had not been any smoke in the cockpit, however, just in case the crew requested medical services available at the gate in case of any smoke inhalation. The crew was advised that their gate 30 was still occupied and stated, they had smoke and fumes on board and needed to go to a gate. The crew was told that aircraft would push back within 2 minutes, the crew replied they started rolling. The aircraft taxied to the apron with emergency services in trail.
The airline reported smoke was detected in one of the galleys prompting the return.
The flight was cancelled.
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