A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Los Angeles, California, was forced to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City after an emergency equipment malfunction.
Delta Flight 520 had been in the air for 33 minutes before declaring an emergency and returning to JFK airport, according to ABC7NY.
The aircraft landed safely at the airport around 8:35 a.m.
“After the aircraft had safely landed and proceeded to a gate, it was observed that the emergency slide had separated from the aircraft,” the airline said in a statement.
Pilots of the aircraft reportedly heard “vibrations and banging sounds,” which were reported to air traffic control before returning to JFK airport.
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