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Delta flight from Savannah declares emergency upon landing in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines said it had to declare an emergency as it was landing at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

In a statement, the airlines said the crew on Delta Flight 2728 from Savannah to Atlanta noticed a “misalignment of some flaps on the aircraft” as it was coming in for a landing.

Delta said, “This is an uncommon occurrence but is a part of extensive flight crew training to manage through safely.”

The flight landed safely and managed to get to its gate a minute early, the airline said.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people,” Delta said.

According to Flightaware.com, the plane is a Boeing 757-200. The plane holds about 200 passengers in addition to the crew.

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