Warning: Plane Engine Fire at Orlando Airport

Heads up to travelers heading in or out of Orlando International Airport, a plane’s engine was on fire. Find out what we know.

Orlando International Airport

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Orlando International Airport (MCO for short) is a busy airport. Many people traveling to or from Disney World use this airport as it is only about a half hour away.

MCO is consistently listed in the top 10 busiest airports in the United States due to the number of travelers visiting Central Florida. At over 11,000 acres it is also one of the largest airports as well.

Even though Spring Break is officially over, Orlando Airport still is experiencing heavy crowds. Orlando Airport has shared tips on how travelers can be best prepared.

Plane Engine Fire

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Today, Orlando International Airport shared that Delta Air Lines flight 1213 departing to Atlanta, experienced an engine fire at 11:06 am. This happened while the plane was at the ramp area before the plane departed. You can see the tweet below:

Today at approximately 11:06am, Delta Air Lines flight 1213 experienced an engine fire while at the ramp area, prior to departure. Passengers were evacuated. Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting team promptly responded. For inquiries, please contact Delta Air Lines directly.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) April 21, 2025

Delta Air Lines flight 1213 experienced an engine fire today around 11:06 am. There were 282 passengers, 10 flight attendants, and 2 pilots onboard. No injuries were reported.

You can see the videos of the fire below:

A Delta flight just caught on fire at the Orlando Airport 😳 pic.twitter.com/kmksyx5QIu
— Dylan (@dylangwall) April 21, 2025

The passengers were evacuated by emergency evacuation slides from the plane and the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting team responded to the situation. Orlando Airport advises those to speak directly with Delta Air Lines. No initial injuries have been reported.

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown.

What Does This Mean for You?

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If you are traveling in or out of Orlando International Airport today, you may experience delays. It is best to check directly with your airlines for flight information and times.

Travelers may experience delays at Orlando Airport, please check with your individual airline for flight information.

For the impacted travelers on Delta Air Lines flight 1213, a new plane will be brought in and they will be departing this evening.

Are you traveling in or out of Orlando Airport today? What do you think of this situation? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to share this post with your friends!