Delta Flight 014 from Atlanta to Frankfurt turned back shortly after takeoff Friday night because of a mechanical issue with one of the plane’s engines, the airline said in a statement. “The aircraft landed safely and was met by firetrucks, which sprayed down the aircraft’s brakes due to the heavier than normal landing weight,” Delta said.

A Delta flight leaving Atlanta's airport had to turn back around shortly after takeoff Friday due to a "mechanical issue," according to the airline. A spokesperson with Delta Air Lines said Delta flight 014 - which was headed to Frankfurt,

A flight to Atlanta had to return to Charlotte after experiencing a mechanical issue just after takeoff Wednesday morning.

“Following safety procedures, the flight crew of DL3067 returned to Charlotte after reporting a mechanical issue while en route to Atlanta,” a Delta spokesperson said. The airline apologized to customers for the delays to their travel plans. The flight had 71 customers, two pilots and three flight attendants.

A Delta flight bound for Atlanta returned to Charlotte shortly after takeoff Wednesday due to a mechanical issue; all passengers and crew were safe.

Mid-air mechanical issues forced a pair of commercial flights from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport to turn back around and land shortly after takeoff this week. One occurred with an American Airlines jet on Tuesday while the other was a Delta flight on Monday.

Delta Air Lines flight 3067 returned to Charlotte Douglas International Airport within minutes of departing for Atlanta.