ST. PAUL — A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to stop its takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport en route to Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Oct. 23, after a mechanical issue led to smoke and flames coming from an engine.

Takeoff for Delta Flight 1661 was discontinued and the Boeing 737-900 returned to its gate after crew members reported an issue with one of the aircraft’s engines, according to the airline. No injuries were reported.

“Delta Flight 1661 from Minneapolis to Portland returned to the gate following a suspended takeoff due to a mechanical issue,” a Delta spokesperson said in a statement Saturday. “Customers were reaccommodated on another aircraft and landed in Portland approximately two hours late. We apologize to our customers for their delay in travel.”

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