A Delta Connection flight arriving in Raleigh Durham, NC from Orlando declared an emergency on approach due to the smell of smoke in the cockpit on 24 August 2025.
Flight DL5823, operated by an Embraer E175 on behalf a Delta Air Lines, was conducting an arrival to runway 05R Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).
The flight was a scheduled service from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Delta DL5823 Orlando-Raleigh Durham
During the final approach segment, flight crew reported detecting the smell of smoke in the cockpit. An emergency was declared, and flight crew squawked transponder code 7700.
The approach to runway 05R was continued, and the aircraft landed safely. Following the landing, flight crew vacated the active runway and brought the aircraft to a stop.
An inspection of the aircraft was then carried out by emergency ground services assets. Following the inspection, the aircraft then taxied to the apron hardstanding area.
Flight & Aircraft Data
Flight data shows that Delta emergency flight DL5823 had made an on-time departure out of Orlando International Airport at 11:57 AM on 24 August.
Following departure, the flight had set course normally, climbing to flight level FL330 for the north easterly course to Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Descent and initial approach procedures were similarly conducted normally. Flight crew then declared the emergency while passing through 4000 feet on final approach to runway 05R.
The aircraft conducting the DL5823 service from Orlando International Airport was an Embraer ERJ-175, registered N211JQ. This is a 16.7 year old regional jet belonging to the carrier Delta Connection.
It is operated on behalf of Delta by Republic Airways. The aircraft has been in operational service with Delta Connection since its initial delivery from the factory in December 2008.
