A Delta plane flying from Orlando to Atlanta lost
part of its wing Sunday – but luckily, the flight
landed without incident.
The panel came undone as Flight 2412 was in
mid-air, leaving gears and wiring uncovered. As a
precaution, the crew declared an emergency on
approach, and the plane was towed to the gate
after it landed, Delta spokesman Anthony Black
told ABC News. No one was injured.
VIDEO: Delta Plane Loses Part of Wing During
Flight
David Watterson, a passenger on the flight, was
dozing off when he says he heard a big boom. He
noticed a section of the plane's wing exposed and
hydraulic fluid leaking.
"All the passengers were remarkably calm," he
said. He says he did not feel any immediate
danger, but it was "concerning to see a big chunk
of the plane missing."
Watterson said the crew members handled the
situation professionally. Officials are now
inspecting the plane.