Hollywood Stars Escape Mid-Air Scare on Delta Flight

On September 9, 2026, Delta Flight 958, carrying 235 passengers including actor Andrew Garfield, experienced a mid-air scare that led to an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The flight was traveling from Los Angeles to New York's JFK Airport when a smoky odor filled the cabin, prompting the diversion.

Other notable passengers included Nick Robinson, Owen Thiele, Dylan Wrona, and singer Mark Ambor. Delta Airlines confirmed that the aircraft "landed uneventfully" and staff quickly worked to rebook passengers.

Owen Thiele turned the situation into viral content on social media, sharing humorous posts about the experience, including a selfie with Garfield and a firefighter on board. The group made the best of their unexpected detour by visiting a nearby Dave & Buster's and ordering food from P.F.

Chang's while waiting for their next flight. Ultimately, they completed their journey to New York City, with the incident providing them with a memorable story.