Large Flame on Takeoff – Delta DL1067 Emergency ReturnVideo

On February 22, 2026, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900 (registration N942DZ) operating flight DL1067 from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced a serious issue just moments after departure. Shortly after liftoff, the Tower controller alerted the crew that a “pretty large flame” was visible during takeoff. The pilots immediately declared an emergency and reported a failure of the left engine. As the situation developed, ATC advised that the airport was temporarily closed due to a grass fire burning along the runway area. Ground crews worked quickly to extinguish the flames and sweep the runway while the flight crew ran their emergency checklists and prepared for a possible diversion. Once conditions were deemed safe, the aircraft returned and landed on Runway 28, coming to a stop on the runway without further incident. In this video, you’ll hear the real-time ATC communications as the emergency unfolds — from the initial flame report to the safe landing back in Savannah. 🎧 Listen to the full ATC audio and follow along as this tense situation is handled professionally by both the flight crew and air traffic controllers. If you enjoy real-world aviation incidents and ATC communications, make sure to subscribe to ATC Alert for more in-depth coverage. #savannah #fire #delta --------------------------------------------- Source Information: Audio communication: https://www.liveatc.net