RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Federal officials are currently investigating why a Delta Air Lines jetliner landed at the wrong airport in South Dakota on Thursday, July 7th, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Officials confirm Delta 2845 departed Minneapolis on Thursday and landed at Ellsworth Air Force Base around 8:45 p.m. Central Time.
The flight's destination was Rapid City, according to the NTSB. Delta issued a statement on Friday:
Delta said the crew has been taken off-duty while the investigation is conducted. Delta also said an internal review has already begun.