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The Delta airlines plane catching fire in Seattle airport in May, 2024.
17 May 2024

Airplane with 189 passengers catches fire at Seattle airport

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Footage has surfaced showing the moment a Delta plane caught fire after landing at a Seattle airport last Monday.

The video, obtained by KOMO News, captures the Airbus A321neo arriving from Cancun, Mexico, with 189 passengers on board.

Shortly after the video begins, the plane's nose erupts into flames, releasing black smoke into the air.

Passengers are seen evacuating the aircraft, climbing onto the wings and sliding down the emergency chutes.

Authorities have stated that an investigation into the exact cause of the fire is ongoing.