Created Monday, Jul 13th 2026 17:51Z, last updated Thursday, Jul 16th 2026 19:28Z
A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N178DZ performing flight
DL-244 from New York JFK,NY (USA) to Catania (Italy), was enroute at FL350 about 140nm southeast of Bangor,ME (USA) when the crew decided to divert to Bangor reporting fumes in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely on Bangor's runway 33 about 35 minutes later.
The FAA reported: "Delta Air Lines Flight 244 safely landed at Bangor International Airport in Maine around 7:20 p.m. local time on Friday, July 10, after the crew reported fumes in the cockpit. The Boeing 767-300 departed from JFK International Airport in New York and was travelling to Catania, Italy. The FAA will investigate. "
A replacememt Boeing 767-300 registration N199DN was dispatched to Bangor and returned the passengers to New York JFK.
The occurrrence aircraft returned to service about 19 hours after landing.
On Jul 15th 2026 the Canadian TSB reported: "While in cruise flight at about 43°43' N, 065°45' W, the flight crew detected an odour of burnt plastic in the cockpit. The flight crew donned their oxygen masks, referenced the quick reference handbook and contacted dispatch and maintenance. The decision was made to declare an emergency with ATS and coordinate a diversion to Bangor International Airport (KBGR), ME, where a landing was made without further incident. There were no reported injuries. Maintenance personnel inspected the aircraft and subsequently replaced a cracked VOR/DME panel that had caused the odour."
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