Delta flight heading from Atlanta to LAX forced to make emergency landing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Delta plane that took off from Atlanta had to make an emergency landing in New Mexico on Tuesday.

Flight 2846 left Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport bound for Los Angeles on Tuesday when it was diverted to Albuquerque.

A passenger shared video with ABC News that showed smoke filling the cabin with alarms going off. The passengers remained calm as flight attendants prepared for the landing.

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Delta responded shortly after the diversion on Tuesday, saying its crew followed the proper procedures in this instance.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and crew. That’s why our flight crew followed procedures to safely divert today’s flight 2846 to Albuquerque. Delta teams are working to get our customers on their way later this afternoon and we apologize for the delay in their travel plans.”

It’s unclear how long passengers were in the Albuquerque airport before reaching their destination.

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