Created Tuesday, Sep 23rd 2025 15:42Z, last updated Tuesday, Sep 23rd 2025 15:46Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N830DN performing flight DL-682 from Atlanta,GA to Sacramento,CA (USA) with 152 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Atlanta's runway 08R when the crew stopped the climb at FL260 due to the left hand engine (CFM56) emitting sparks. The aircraft returned to Atlanta for a safe landing on runway 09L about 45 minutes after departure.

A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N909DN reached Sacramento with a delay of about 12 hours.

The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 21.5 hours after landing back.

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