Cockpit fumes spark Delta 757's sudden return to Atlanta
TL;DR
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Orlando returned to Hartsfield-Jackson after fumes filled the cockpit; about 199 passengers and six crew evacuated via emergency slides on the taxiway and were bused to the terminal, while a replacement aircraft is arranged and the grounded plane is inspected; no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.
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