Engine vibration focus of 'flames from wing' probe

A probe into a passenger jet incident which saw flames shoot from a wing is focused on the effects of engine vibration, investigators have said.

Last February's Delta Airlines flight DAL209 from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick where it made an emergency landing.

Footage emerged at the time on social media of flames around the aircraft's wing.

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was trying to understand the effect of engine vibration which led to a fuel leak.

The plane landed safely at Prestwick and no-one was hurt.

Passengers said they heard a loud bang before the aircraft was diverted.

The AAIB has provided a short update on its investigation a year on from the incident.

It said the Boeing 767 suffered an engine failure on take-off from Edinburgh Airport, and experienced "airframe vibration".

The AAIB said once the jet had landed, fuel was seen coming from the right wing and passengers were rapidly disembarked.

It said: "The investigation has been focused on understanding the effect of engine vibration which led to the fuel leak.

"The investigation is ongoing, and the final report is expected to be published in early 2024."