An official investigation published on Friday said a Delta Airlines flight from Edinburgh to New York experienced engine failure and flames erupted from the wing.

This incident video Footage taken by passengers showed sparks and flames coming from the plane, leaving the 211 passengers shaken, some in tears. report It detailed the sequence of events, and an investigation determined that a high-pressure turbine blade in the right engine broke during takeoff, and five further blades were subsequently damaged.

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The damage caused the engine to become unbalanced, causing a tube in the wing to break. Fuel leaked from the broken tube and was ignited by hot engine exhaust gases. The moment was captured on video, according to the New York Post. reportThe report noted that this sequence of events could have led to a fuel fire. The plane was diverted to another airport in Scotland and landed safely, with passengers disembarking without injury. (Related: Delta Airlines apologizes after backlash over social media post of Palestinian flag pin)

According to the New York Post, BBC News reporter Laura Pettigrew, who was on board the Delta flight, reported that passengers seemed confused rather than panicked during the incident. Following the incident, British authorities shared their findings with the US and issued safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).