FlightFollowerDelta 1661 Rejects Takeoff at High Speed (135 knots) After Engine Failure
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On October 23, 2025, a Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900 (N829DN) performing flight DL-1661 from Minneapolis to Portland rejected takeoff at high speed (approximately 135 knots) after the right-hand CFM56 engine failed. The aircraft stopped safely on runway 30R, and emergency services responded after debris was found on the runway. The plane later taxied to the apron without injuries reported.
Timeline
On October 23, 2025, a Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900 (N829DN) performing flight DL-1661 from Minneapolis to Portland rejected takeoff at high speed (approximately 135 knots) after the right-hand CFM56 engine failed.
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Development of the situation
The aircraft stopped safely on runway 30R, and emergency services responded after debris was found on the runway.
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Response or continuation
The plane later taxied to the apron without injuries reported.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
A replacement aircraft (N836DN) completed the flight with a 2 hour 45 minute delay.
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 23 Oct 2025
- Registration
- N829DN
- Aircraft
- B737
- Airports
- MSP (Minneapolis)
- Category
- Emergency, Engine failure
- Reconstruction
- 5:57
A replacement aircraft (N836DN) completed the flight with a 2 hour 45 minute delay. The damaged aircraft remained grounded in Minneapolis for over 38 hours following the incident. Observer Video Credit - MNCam:.
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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