A Delta Boeing 767 #DL100 suffered mechanical issue with landing gear immediately after takeoff from JFK

A Delta flight from New York JFK to Geneva faced a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff on August 5, 2024, when the landing gear failed to retract. The Boeing 767-400ER, registered as N845MH, took off at 21:35 EDT and climbed to 11,000 feet before the crew decided to return to JFK. After entering a holding pattern, the pilots safely landed the aircraft back at JFK approximately an hour after departure. Delta announced the cancellation of the flight due to this operational issue and the aircraft has since been sent for maintenance. From a transportation perspective, such incidents highlight the importance of rigorous pre-flight checks and maintenance protocols to ensure aircraft are airworthy before departure. The swift actions taken by the crew to return to the airport demonstrate effective pilot training and safety procedures, which are critical in ensuring passenger safety. Given that the aircraft involved was 22 years old, it raises discussions about the implications of aging fleets and the importance of modernizing airlines’ aircraft to incorporate newer technologies that enhance safety and reliability.