· delta air lines passengers were more than a little inconvenienced when the ceiling on a delta plane came crashing down mid-flight. The obvious maintenance issue concerning both ceiling collapses stunned passengers on both aircraft. Passengers propped the panel, then used tape to secure it. · passengers on a recent delta plane were forced to hold up a ceiling panel after it collapsed above them during their flight. The plane returned to atlanta. · passengers aboard two separate delta air lines flights last week, heading to different destinations, experienced a bit of discomfort and inconvenience after both aircraft ceilings collapsed. · on , delta flight 2417 suffered a cabin ceiling panel collapse after takeoff. No injuries occurred, and delta gave $120 in air miles to all affected travelers, emphasizing teamwork and safety. Passenger thomas witschy told storyful a ceiling panel came crashing down shortly after.