Delta Air Lines Flight DL1660 Diverts to St. Louis Due to Mechanical Indication
Delta Air Lines flight DL1660, en route from Kansas City to Atlanta, was diverted to St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Monday evening, November 9, 2026. The diversion occurred after the flight crew received a 'mechanical indication,' prompting them to follow established procedures. The Boeing 737-900 landed safely in St. Louis approximately an hour after its departure from Kansas City. Delta confirmed the incident in a statement, apologizing for the delay and stating that a replacement aircraft was dispatched from Atlanta to complete the journey for the passengers. The original flight had climbed to 35,000 feet before turning back towards St. Louis, landing at 7:03 p.m. Central time. The airline has not disclosed the specific nature of the mechanical indication or the number of passengers on board. This incident follows another recent unexpected landing at Lambert International Airport in October involving an American Eagle jet.