Delta Jet Flap Falls Off, FAA Probes Incident

A left wing flap from a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER detached during Delta Flight 3247 from Atlanta to Raleigh, landing in a residential driveway near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The incident took place while the aircraft, carrying 109 passengers and six crew, was en route and was only discovered after a safe landing at 1:15 a.m. No injuries or property damage resulted from the detached component. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into how the flap separated during flight, raising safety concerns. Delta Air Lines is cooperating fully with the authorities and has emphasized its commitment to passenger and crew safety. The flap was removed from the scene for further analysis as officials examine the aircraft’s maintenance and operational history.