Boeing 757 incident near Atlanta, Georgia, July 24, 2026
On July 24, 2026 at about 2:32 pm local time, a 1991 Boeing 757, registered N662DN, was involved in an incident during initial climb near Atlanta, Georgia. It was a ferry flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 24, 2026 · about 2:32 pm local time
- Place
- Atlanta, Georgia · map
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 757 232, built 1991 · all 757s on the register
- Registration
- N662DN · registry record · serial 24991
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Ferry flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 24, 2026, about 14:32 Coordinated Universal Time, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200, N662DN, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW2037 turbofan engines, experienced a No. 1 (left) engine fire during initial climb from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, Georgia. The captain and first officer (FO) were uninjured. The flight was operating under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a non-scheduled, maintenance ferry flight from ATL to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), Mexico. According to the flight crew, the pre-flight, taxi, and takeoff were uneventful. The captain was the pilot flying and the FO was the pilot monitoring. While climbing through 12,000 ft, a L ENG FIRE MASTER WARNING was displayed on the engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) with an accompanying aural fire bell. The captain continued flying and the FO executed the engine fire checklist. The engine was successfully shutdown, one fire bottle was discharged, and the fire indication extinguished shortly thereafter. The crew declared an emergency, requested an immediate return to ATL, and performed an uneventful landing. The crew did not observe any additional cockpit fire indications after landing and elected to vacate the runway and taxi to a gate. Post-landing inspection by airport rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) found sooting and thermal damage on the No. 1 engine and nacelle components, extending up toward the pylon structure. Subsequent inspection by Delta Airlines maintenance found a tear near the top of the outer diffuser case. Figure 1: External engine condition Figure 2: Top of outer diffuser case The NTSB invited qualified parties to participate in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the Boeing Company, Delta Air Lines, and Pratt & Whitney. NTSB specialist support includes Flight Data Recorders and Powerplants.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: ATL Atlanta GA
- Destination: QRO Querétaro OF
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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