A Delta flight emergency landing occurred early Wednesday morning when a Honolulu-to-Salt Lake City flight diverted to Los Angeles due to a mechanical issue involving one of the aircraft’s engines. The incident affected a Delta Boeing 767-300ER operating as Delta Flight 375/357, depending on tracking sources.
The aircraft departed Honolulu late Tuesday and was flying over the Pacific Ocean when flight crews reported the need to shut down one of its two engines. As the jet approached the West Coast, the pilots declared an emergency to receive priority handling from air traffic control.
According to FlightRadar, the flight changed course and landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly before 6:45 a.m. MST. Delta confirmed the engine shutdown and said the crew followed all required procedures during the diversion.
In a statement, Delta stressed its safety-first approach, saying, “Safety comes before all else — that’s why the Delta flight crew followed extensive training and procedures to divert to Los Angeles resulting in a safe landing.”
Upon landing, the aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and was immediately inspected by maintenance teams. Further evaluations are underway to determine the cause of the engine issue.
The flight carried between 212 and 220 passengers, along with two pilots and six flight attendants. Delta said all customers were reaccommodated on alternative flights to reach their destinations. The airline issued an apology for the inconvenience, adding, “We apologize to our customers for the experience and the delay in their travel.”
The safe emergency landing highlights the professionalism of the crew and Delta’s adherence to strict safety protocols as investigators assess the aircraft’s conditions.