Created Wednesday, Jan 11th 2023 12:41Z, last updated Wednesday, Jan 11th 2023 17:23Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N712TW performing flight
DL-447 from Santa Ana,CA to Atlanta,GA (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Santa Ana's runway 20R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 40 knots over ground) due to the failure of the right hand engine (PW2040), which emitted a loud bang, streaks of flame and heavy smoke. The aircraft slowed safely, emergency services responded.
The flight was cancelled.
The airline reported the aircraft rejected takeoff due to a possible engine maintenance issue.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Santa Ana about 15 hours after the rejected takeoff.
The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE FIRE, SANTA ANA, CA."
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