Пилоты Delta A330 прервали взлет в самом загруженном аэропорту в мире

ATLANTA- Delta Air Lines (DL) flight DL54 from Atlanta (ATL) to Lagos (LOS) aborted takeoff on September 24, 2025, after the pilots reported a fire in the right engine of their Airbus A330.

The aircraft, cleared for departure from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), came to a stop on the runway as emergency services were called in. The fire was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

Photo: Clément Alloing

Delta Pilots Abort Takeoff at Atlanta

The Airbus A330 involved in the incident was operating the long-haul route to Lagos (LOS). Shortly after receiving clearance for takeoff on Runway 27R, the crew of Delta 54 noticed indications of fire in the right engine. The pilots immediately rejected the takeoff and informed air traffic control (ATC).

ATC confirmed flames were visible and alerted fire rescue teams already positioned around the active runway. Fire crews responded quickly, applying foam and carrying out inspections to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

ATC transmissions captured during the incident show controllers coordinating go-arounds for other inbound Delta flights while emergency services worked on the runway.

Within minutes, the fire was declared out, and the aircraft remained stable. The pilots requested a crash-fire rescue to escort the jet back to its gate for further checks.

There were no injuries reported on board Delta 54. The crew confirmed that all passengers remained seated during the aborted takeoff and that no evacuation was required. According to ATC communication, the fire was minor and extinguished before it could spread beyond the affected engine.

The aborted takeoff temporarily closed Runway 27R, causing ATC to redirect or delay several arriving and departing flights. Aircraft were instructed to go around, and ground vehicles were deployed to manage the emergency response.

Once the fire was out and the scene was secured, the runway was inspected for foreign object debris (FOD) before reopening to traffic. The quick response minimized disruption, though several Delta flights were rerouted during the incident.

Photo: Clément Alloing

ATC and Pilot Comms

Here’s a detailed transcript of the communication between Atlanta ATC and Delta Air Lines Pilots as flagged by VASAviation:

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ATC (Tower): Delta 54 heavy, RF football, runway 27 right, cleared for takeoff.
Pilot: Cleared for takeoff, Delta 54 heavy.

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Pilot: Delta 54 is aborting on the runway.

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ATC: Delta 54 heavy, you’ve got your right engine on fire. You can come to a stop or roll in the truck.

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Pilot: Thank you.
ATC: Fire department for 27 right, listening, you have 54 heavy on the runway with an engine on fire.

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ATC: Delta 54 heavy, the fire appears to be out on your right engine.

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ATC: Power, fire appears out. Atlanta R10 plus one at Romeo 7 requesting to cross 27 left.

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ATC: Delta 3028, go around, runway 27 left. Turn left heading 180.
Pilot (Delta 3028): Go around, 180 degrees, Delta 3028.

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ATC: Op 10 Romeo 7 cross 27 left. Sierra, proceed on 27 right, emergency aircraft.

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ATC: Romeo 7 requesting to cross 27 left. R10 Romeo 7 cross 27 left immediately.

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ATC: R10 + 1 crossing 27 left immediately. R8 Mike 16 proceed on 27 right to the emergency aircraft, right to 3028.

{ts:108}
ATC: Commander tower R4 + 1 requesting to proceed on 27 right.
ATC: R4 + 1 proceed on 27 right.

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ATC: 10 + 1 requesting to proceed on 27 right to 102. Go around. R10 + 1, proceed on 27 right.

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ATC: Off seven at max 16 requesting to proceed on 27 right. Off seven 28 turn left heading 130.

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ATC (Fire 3035): Requesting to proceed on 27 right, off on 27 right, proceed to the emergency aircraft.

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ATC: 27 right, proceed to the emergency aircraft, 1804.

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ATC: Apparently runway is closed.
ATC (Delta 1804): That’s affirm, we can accept 28 transition, clear approach 28.
Pilot: Thank you.

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ATC: 2831, be advised, very small amount of fire, just a small flame. Delta 54 heavy, are you on here?

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ATC: RF8 says there’s small flame in your right engine, requesting to proceed to put it out.
Pilot: Yes, right, proceed.
ATC: Be advised, fire is out on your number two engine.

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Pilot: Roger that, thank you, fire is out. We’d like crash fire rescue to follow us to the gate. Anything else we need to do before coordinating the next step?

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ATC: Copy that. Semi-cond, fire chief tower.

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ATC: Fire chief, answer Delta 54’s question about status of engine. He also wants escort to the ramp.

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Fire Chief (RF8): The fire is out. We will follow you to your gate. Any injuries on board?

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Pilot: There are no injuries that we’re aware of yet. Flight has not informed us of any.

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Fire Chief: Roger that. No injuries. We’ll follow you back to the gate.

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ATC: Thank you. OP3, I’ll be directly in communication with you about fire vehicles in the runway. Are you going to do an inspection?
Fire Chief: I’m doing an inspection right now.

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ATC: From where you are at Kilo East, is the runway pad clear so I can taxi airplanes in at 27 right/27 left?
Fire Chief: There is no FOD. Thank you.

Bottom Line

Delta 54 heavy (A330) reported right engine fire during takeoff from ATL; rejected takeoff and came to a stop on the runway.

Fire trucks responded; the fire was extinguished with only a small flame reported. Crew requested the fire chief to escort back to the gate; confirmed no injuries. Inspection carried out on the runway; Delta 54 taxied back to the ramp escorted by emergency vehicles.

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