ATLANTA– A Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 757-200 (B752), operating as flight DL8962 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), returned to Atlanta after an in-flight emergency.
Shortly after departure, the crew requested to level off at 10,000 feet before declaring an emergency due to zero oil pressure in the right engine. The aircraft landed safely on runway 26R at ATL, where it stopped for inspection before taxiing to the gate.
Photo: Clément AlloingDelta 757 Engine Failure
The incident occurred on a repositioning flight operated by Delta Air Lines (DL) using aircraft registration N666DN. After takeoff from ATL, the Boeing 757-200 was cleared to climb to 14,000 feet, but the flight crew soon requested to maintain 10,000 feet. Moments later, they informed air traffic control of the engine issue and declared an emergency.
According to ATC recordings, the pilots reported 44 people on board and 20,000 pounds of fuel. They confirmed there were no hazardous materials or infants on board. The right engine showed no oil pressure, prompting an immediate decision to return to Atlanta.
ATC coordinated vectors for a long final approach to runway 26R, allowing the crew to manage the situation at a controlled pace.
The landing was executed without further complications, and the aircraft exited the runway before stopping on a taxiway for inspection by airport fire services.
Photo: Cado PhotoAtlanta ATC and Delta Pilots Communication
Here’s the detailed transcript of the Delta DL8962 pilots and Atlanta Airport ATC conversation as flagged by You Can See ATC:
{ts:20}
ATC: Delta 8962,000. Delta 8962, line departure contact.
{ts:27}
ATC: Delta 8962. Delta 8962, climb and maintain 14,000.
Pilot: Delta 8962.
{ts:40}
Pilot: We’re going to need to maintain 10 here. We’re probably going to come back and see you.
{ts:44}
ATC: Delta 8962, roger. Maintain one zero thousand. Just continue your present heading.
Pilot: Present heading, Delta 8962.
{ts:55}
ATC: Delta 8962, turn right, heading 090.
Pilot: Atlanta, Delta 8962, we’re going to need to come back to Atlanta, and we’re going to go ahead and declare an emergency.
{ts:71}
ATC: 8962, roger. When you get a time, nature of the emergency, souls on board, and fuel?
Pilot: All right, we’ve got 44 souls on board and we have 20,000 pounds. We’re having right engine problems. We just have no oil pressure.
{ts:91}
ATC: Delta 8962, roger. Cleared to Atlanta via radar vector; turn right heading 170.
Pilot: Right heading 170, Delta 8962.
ATC: And Delta 8962, do you want a long final or do you want to get right in?
Pilot: A long final, Delta 8962.
ATC: Roger. Fly heading 150 and descend, maintain 6,000.
Pilot: 150 and down to 6,000 for now, Delta 8962.
{ts:129}
ATC: Delta 8962, do you have any hazmat or infants on board?
Pilot: No infants and no hazmat, Delta 8962.
{ts:140}
ATC: Thank you. And Delta 8962, Golf is current at Atlanta. Airport winds 300/06, visibility 15,000 scattered, and Atlanta altimeter 3010.
Pilot: Copy all, thank you, Delta 8962.
{ts:166}
ATC: Delta 8962, what speed do you need?
Pilot: We’re good, up to 250.
ATC: Roger, Delta 8962, speed is your discretion.
Pilot: Oh, very good. We’re going to start slowing. Thank you, Delta 8962.
{ts:180}
ATC: Roger. Delta 8962, descend and maintain 4,000.
Pilot: 4,000, Delta 8962.
{ts:193}
ATC: Delta 8962, turn right heading 180.
Pilot: 180 heading, Delta 8962.
ATC: Delta 8962, turn right heading 255, intercept the localizer for runway 26 right.
Pilot: 255, intercept 26 right localizer, Delta 8962.
{ts:205}
ATC: Delta 8962, descend and maintain 3,000.
Pilot: Down to 3,000 feet, Delta 8962.
{ts:218}
ATC: Delta 8962, you’re 3 miles from Hannes, maintain 3,000 until established on the localizer, cleared ILS runway 26 right approach.
Pilot: 3,000 ft until established, cleared ILS 26 right, Delta 8962.
{ts:234}
ATC: Delta 8962, roger. Contact tower 119.1, have a good night.
Pilot: 119.1, Delta 8962.
{ts:254}
Pilot: Delta 8962 is with you, tower. Emergency aircraft, final approach 26 right.
ATC (Tower): Delta 8962, Atlanta tower, wind 320 at 9, runway 26 right, cleared to land.
Pilot: 320 at 9, cleared to land 26 right, Delta 8962.
{ts:290}
ATC (Tower): All right, 8962, would you like to stop on the runway or are you able to taxi off?
Pilot: We can taxi off and we’ll stop on the taxiway for Delta 8962.
{ts:300}
ATC: All right, Delta 8962, make a left turn on Bravo and then make a full left on Bravo, hold short of taxiway Charlie, and let me know if you need any assistance.
Pilot: Left on Bravo, we’ll hold short of Charlie, Delta 8962.
{ts:321}
ATC: Delta 8962, do you want the rescue vehicles to come inspect your plane or you’re okay?
Pilot: Yeah, we’d like them to come and inspect. We’ll set the parking brake and have them come out, that’d be great.
ATC (to rescue): R1, you hear that? Atlanta Tower, R4 going to head out.
{ts:351}
ATC (Rescue): R4, proceed to the emergency aircraft currently passing Bravo 4 on Bravo, looks like she stopped, that’s fine right there.
ATC: Delta 8962, you can hold right there, that vehicle will come to you.
Pilot: All right, we’ll hold right here, Delta 8962.
{ts:362}
ATC (Rescue): R1, the aircraft is between Bravo 3 and 4 on Bravo. You can cross runway 26 right and proceed Bravo to the aircraft.
{ts:378}
ATC (Rescue): Atlanta tower, from fire chief, that’s going to be R4 heading down there to take a look at the aircraft.
ATC: Okay, R4 is already on Bravo. Rest of the vehicles hold short of all runways. R4 is going to hold short of all runways, we’re going to meet them on Bravo.
{ts:392}
ATC (Rescue): Roger. Delta 8962, this is R4 and R3, we’re going to do a 360 on you.
Pilot: All right, Roger, Delta 8962.
{ts:402}
ATC (Rescue): Delta 8962, this is R4. We did a 360, we don’t see anything out of the ordinary.
Pilot: All right, well, thanks for looking, we appreciate it. Do you guys mind following us to the gate tonight?
{ts:427}
ATC (Rescue): 8962, we can do that, we appreciate it.
ATC: 8962, would you happen to know what gate you’re going to?
Pilot: We have not gotten that far, but I’ll let you know as soon as I know, Delta 8962.
The Boeing 757-200 remains an important type in Delta’s fleet, used for both passenger and charter operations. Engine oil pressure loss is a critical issue that can lead to engine damage if not addressed immediately, making prompt crew action essential.
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