Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Hollywood Stars Among Passengers on Diverted Delta Flight
A plane flying from Los Angeles to New York had to stop in Albuquerque.
The crew noticed an unusual smell during the flight.
The FAA called it an electrical smell in the cockpit.
Delta described it as a smoky smell inside the plane.
The plane landed safely with 235 passengers aboard.
Some of the passengers were actors Andrew Garfield, Nick Robinson and Owen Thiele.
Owen Thiele posted funny updates about the unexpected stop.
Delta said it helped passengers continue to their final destinations.
Delta Flight 958 was diverted from Los Angeles to Albuquerque after an unusual odor was reported.
The FAA said the crew reported an electrical odor in the cockpit, while Delta described it as a smoky odor inside the aircraft.
The Boeing 767 was carrying 235 passengers, including Andrew Garfield, Nick Robinson and Owen Thiele.
The aircraft landed safely at Albuquerque International Sunport, according to Delta.
Passengers, including Thiele and Dylan Wrona, shared updates while waiting for replacement travel to New York.
- Who
- The 235 passengers included Andrew Garfield, Nick Robinson, Owen Thiele and Dylan Wrona.
- What
- Delta Flight 958 was diverted and made an emergency landing after an unusual odor was reported.
- When
- September 9.
- Where
- The flight traveled from Los Angeles International Airport toward John F. Kennedy International Airport before landing at Albuquerque International Sunport.
- Why
- The crew reported an unusual odor; the FAA identified it as electrical, while Delta described it as smoky.
FAA Account
Delta Account
Description of the odor
FAA Account
The FAA said the crew reported an electrical odor in the cockpit.
Delta Account
Delta said the flight was diverted because of a smoky odor inside the aircraft.
- Flight
- Delta Flight 958
- Aircraft
- Boeing 767
- Passenger count
- 235 passengers
- Original route
- Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Diversion airport
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Reported outcome
- The aircraft landed safely, and Delta worked to accommodate passengers and arrange onward travel.