(DDM) – A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 operating a New York to Los Angeles service was forced to divert after one of its engines failed mid-flight.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that flight DL365, which departed John F. Kennedy International Airport on September 10, experienced an in-flight shutdown of its left engine while cruising at 36,000 feet.
The twin-engine widebody aircraft, a Boeing 767-300ER registered N178DN, was carrying passengers across the country when the emergency occurred.
According to aviation monitoring services, the flight crew promptly followed standard procedures and diverted the jet to Salt Lake City, Utah.
The aircraft landed safely at Salt Lake City International Airport at 8:35 p.m. local time, where it was met by emergency services as a precaution.
Reports indicate that there were no injuries to passengers or crew members on board.
The incident has once again highlighted the resilience of Boeing’s veteran 767 fleet, which has been in service for over three decades.
Records show that the specific aircraft involved, N178DN, is 34 years old and remains part of Delta’s long-serving widebody fleet.
Following the diversion, the jet was temporarily grounded for inspection by Delta engineers and aviation authorities.
Initial reports suggest that the aircraft underwent safety checks before being cleared to return to service.
Delta has not disclosed detailed findings from the inspection but confirmed that safety was never compromised during the diversion.
A spokesperson for the airline reiterated Delta’s “commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in its global operations.”
The Boeing 767 type has been a backbone of Delta’s domestic and international services for decades, with the airline still flying dozens of the model despite newer replacements entering service.
Aviation analysts note that while the aircraft is aging, the 767 remains a dependable workhorse, particularly for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
Engine shutdowns in flight, though rare, are events pilots are specifically trained to manage, and modern aircraft are designed to operate safely on a single engine if necessary.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to review the incident as part of standard post-event safety oversight.
Passengers aboard DL365 continued their journeys after arriving in Salt Lake City, with Delta arranging onward travel to Los Angeles.
The incident adds to recent discussions about U.S. carriers’ continued reliance on aging widebody aircraft, even as newer, more fuel-efficient models gradually replace them.
For now, Delta continues to operate its veteran 767-300ERs across both domestic and long-haul routes, balancing safety oversight with fleet modernization efforts.