Delta Air Lines flight 264, scheduled from New York’s JFK Airport to Paris, turned back to New York after takeoff. The Boeing 767, climbing out of JFK, stopped at 12,000 feet when pilots noticed fumes onboard. The crew declared an emergency and returned to JFK for an overweight landing, still carrying over 100,000 pounds of fuel.

The aircraft circled the airport briefly before landing. The crew chose to land immediately, skipping fuel dumping. The aircraft landed safely at 00:45 local time with all 238 passengers unharmed. This emergency landing put stress on the landing gear and brakes due to the plane’s excess weight.

After the emergency, Delta grounded the 767 for six days for maintenance. Technicians inspected the aircraft for damage caused by the landing. Delta cleared the plane for its next flight on November 27th, heading to San Diego. Other recent Delta flights reported fumes in the cockpit, but no significant injuries occurred.

The 767, over 22 years old, had flown more than 93,000 hours. With a capacity of 238 passengers, the aircraft serves as an essential part of Delta’s fleet. After the inspection, Delta cleared the plane for future flights and addressed the cause of the fumes during the emergency.

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