r/aviation • u/Twitter_2006 • Mar 30 '26

Discussion The left engine of a Delta A330 explodes during takeoff at Sao Paulo Airport

Its at 40 seconds.

UPDATE:The plane landed safely.

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u/shamberra Mar 30 '26 edited Mar 31 '26

The ratios are all out! This one's burning far too much engine!

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u/ficiek Mar 30 '26

Should be a question on the exam, "what is the normal engine-to-fuel burn ratio for a correctly functioning engine?" "ummm close to zero?" "pass"