Last week, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 flying from St Louis to Detroit was forced to return to its point of origin shortly after takeoff. The reason for this unplanned diversion was said to have been the emergence of an acidic smell in the cabin, with this year having seen several other similar incidents.

Upon arriving back in St Louis, the aircraft involved, a 25-year-old 717 that bears the registration N935AT, stayed on the ground for two days before repositioning to Atlanta. It reentered service shortly afterward, but has since been involved in another diversion while operating a scheduled domestic flight out of Delta Air Lines ' main hub. Let's take a look at what exactly happened, and the nature of the aircraft involved in this incident.

What Happened?

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