Plane Evacuated At PHL, Fire Dept. Called To Investigate Reported Smoke
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Passengers of an American Airlines' American Eagle plane were evacuated before taking off from Philadelphia International Airport Sunday afternoon so crews could investigate reports of smoke.
A PHL spokesperson says the plane had backed away from the gate and was on the taxi-way ready to depart from Philadelphia to Cincinnati when there was a report of smoke.
Officials say workers and Philadelphia Fire Department inspected the plane and found nothing.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution with plans to re-board them.
One passenger posted photos of the incident on Twitter and Instagram.
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