Airplane wing parts are flapping...the fear of passengers who witnessed the damage
Aug 22, 2025
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the damage.
According to CNN and other foreign media, part of the wings of Delta Air Lines DL 1893 departing from Orlando International Airport and heading to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas were seen damaged on the 19th (local time). The plane had 62 passengers and six crew members on board.
Passengers saw a flap hanging from the back of the wing outside the window, broken, and filmed a piece of red metal flying in the strong wind.
The flap is a key device behind the wing that provides additional lift to the aircraft during takeoff and landing, and plays a critical role in the stability and control of the aircraft.
The video showed that the broken part shook violently and seemed to fall off completely at any time.
One passenger told CNN "At first, I thought it was a severe turbulence. The plane shook, and a passenger in the front seat opened the window and said 'The wing is broken' so I was surprised when I opened the window as well. She added that she feared the damaged area would hit the tail wing and cause a disaster.
Fortunately, the aircraft landed in Austin without any other accidents.
Delta Air Lines said the aircraft was a Boeing 737 model, and it was confirmed that some of the flap on the left wing was separated.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an official investigation into the accident, and Delta Air Lines has said it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
Some have raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's 737 model, which has been controversial due to the aging of U.S. airline planes and a series of recent mechanical defects.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
