A Delta Air Lines flight coming into Sacramento had an unexpected snag yesterday after hitting a catering truck while taxiing. The incident occurred after Delta flight 904 from Atlanta landed at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Close calls on tarmacs are hardly unheard of, but certainly not the norm, especially for the passengers and crew aboard.

Delta quickly released a statement that said, "While taxiing into the gate upon landing, the right wing of Delta flight 904 from Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento (SMF) reportedly made contact with a vendor catering truck," according to ABC10. They also noted that there were 178 passengers and six crew members on board during the incident, but thankfully, no injuries were reported, as per CBS Sacramento. The outbound flight to Atlanta from Sacramento faced a delay, leaving passengers to scramble a little longer than planned, at least by two-and-a-half hours.

The plane involved, a 737-900, went straight into repair following the mishap, as detailed by Delta. With such events unanticipated, the delay disrupted the schedule for the returning flight back to Atlanta. Considering the complexities of air travel and the layers of security, safety, and checks involved, incidents like this tend to ripple back to the passengers, the airline, and the airport involved.

Investigations on how exactly the plane grazed the truck are still underway. Delta has yet to publicize those details, a key piece in preventing future occurrences and upholding the safety standards expected by travelers and the industry. With no injuries and what seems like only minor damage to the aircraft, this occasion will likely be a story for the passengers to share and a reminder for Delta of the ever-present need for caution, as noted by ABC10.