Parker said the plane 's brakes overheated , causing smoke . Delta Flight 2284 arrives in Atlanta from Pittsburgh when a witness reports a `` big boom '' A Delta official says the brakes overheated , while an FAA official says a tire blew . The plane was carrying about 100 passengers and crew members on board at the time of the crash.
Delta Flight 2284 arrives in Atlanta from Pittsburgh when a witness reports a `` big boom '' A Delta official says the brakes overheated , while an FAA official says a tire blew . The plane was carrying about 100 passengers and crew members on board at the time of the crash.