Delta flight headed to Rome turns back over mechanical issue

FILE- In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo a Delta Connection Embraer 175 aircraft, foreground, taxis to a gate at Logan International Airport in Boston. Delta Air Lines, Inc. reports earnings Thursday, April 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

By Scott Flynn

ATLANTA — A Delta flight was forced to turn around and return to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Delta Flight 64 was headed to Rome, Italy when it reported mechanical problems and made the decision to turn back for Atlanta.

The flight landed safely and without incident, Delta confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.

Maintenance workers are currently inspecting the plane.

Delta said they expect to have the flight back in the air around 11:30 p.m.