Multiple news outlets reported that a Delta Air Lines flight departing Kahului Airport on the evening of September 19 was diverted to Honolulu after fumes were detected shortly after takeoff. The incident prompted an emergency response in Honolulu, with several passengers and a flight attendant receiving medical attention. Delta has pledged refunds for affected passengers and is working with aviation authorities to investigate the cause.
- Delta Flight 394, an Airbus A321neo with 189 passengers, two pilots, and four flight attendants, departed Kahului Airport (OGG) at 9:14 p.m. on September 19 bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- The flight crew followed established procedures and diverted the aircraft to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu after fumes were observed shortly after takeoff.
- After landing, crews observed fuel discharging from the aircraft; the precise source of the fumes has not been publicly established.
- Passengers deplaned via air stairs and were transported by bus from the aircraft.
- Honolulu EMS responded to Lagoon Drive around 11 p.m. and treated three women — ages 42, 31, and 27 — for headaches and nausea from fume inhalation; all were taken to an emergency room in stable condition.
- The Federal Fire Department treated and transported one additional patient in stable condition.
- One flight attendant sought medical attention following the incident.
- Delta issued refunds to affected passengers and said it would contact them directly to apologize.
- Passengers continued to Seattle on a replacement aircraft departing Honolulu Sunday morning, arriving at Seattle-Tacoma at 5:47 p.m. PDT that day. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
- Delta said technicians will inspect the aircraft and the airline will cooperate with aviation authorities on any broader review.
- The FAA noted that information on aviation incidents can be preliminary and subject to change. (Travelandtourworld)
- Delta faced several other operational incidents around the same period, including flight disruptions tied to Atlanta weather and a separate emergency diversion over the Atlantic on September 15. (Thetravel)
Sources
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Delta flight from Maui diverted to Honolulu after fumes reported
- Thetravel: Delta Air Lines Evacuates All 189 Passengers On Flight 394 To Seattle: Flight Attendant Requires Medical Attention
- Yahoo: Delta flight from Maui diverted to Honolulu after fumes reported
- Travelandtourworld: Maui Flight Diverts to Honolulu After Fumes Reported on Delta’s Seattle-Bound Aircra
- Hawaii News Now: Delta flight from Maui diverts to Honolulu after fumes reported
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