A Delta flight headed to Columbia, South Carolina made an emergency landing Monday after smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff from Atlanta.

🚨 Why It Matters: The incident raises serious questions about aircraft safety and emergency protocols that affect thousands of daily travelers passing through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

✈️ What Happened:

Delta Flight 876, a Boeing 717 carrying 99 people, experienced a smoky haze in the cabin shortly after departure
The pilot declared an emergency and immediately landed at Hartsfield-Jackson where emergency crews met the aircraft

🌎 The Big Picture: This is the latest in a series of air travel issues ranging from technical problems with planes causing flight safety issues and air traffic control errors.