Delta said the flight crew reported an odor while taxiing to the gate . The crew shut down both engines and notified the airport fire department . A spokesman for Delta Air Lines told ABC News that a plane was diverted from its scheduled route after it experienced engine problems at about 1:30 p.m. ET. Plane was towed to the gate and passengers allowed to disembark .
Delta said the flight crew reported an odor while taxiing to the gate . The crew shut down both engines and notified the airport fire department . Passengers remained on board as firefighters checked for a heat source . Plane was towed to the gate and passengers allowed to disembark .