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Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Travel customers weigh in on recent emergency plane evacuation at AGS
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Thousands of patrons will soon be flying into Augusta for The Masters. But there are questions about safety following the incident at Augusta Regional Airport Tuesday. While some at Augusta Regional Airport have already flown in for the big tournament, others are getting ready to fly out for their vacation. We asked passengers if they feel safe to fly following the events from Tuesday morning, and there are mixed reactions. Video from passenger Sean O'Conor shows passengers evacuating the plane after they noticed a haze in the cabin. American Airlines says that haze was caused by a maintenance issue. Bret Shugarts is choosing American Airlines to fly to Rhode Island to see his son. 'It's a little nerve-racking to some degree,' said Shugarts. 'But, I still feel safe getting on. You have to—and it's probably safer than being on the roads out here, right?' The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating the incident. In a preliminary report, they say along with the smoke, one passenger suffered a minor injury, and refused any medical treatment. Peter Zervos flew into Augusta from New York to attend the big tournament. 'I still feel safe flying. I feel like those are more so anomalies than anything to be majorly concerned about. There's been a lot of stories about aviation over the last few months, but you trust the people that are handling the situation and the pilots,' said Zervos. While some passengers say they still feel safe, others are having second thoughts. 'A little bit, but not really. It's got me a little worried now, because I take two planes, and came here on three planes from American Airlines. Sometimes, the turbulence gets a little rough, and it gets a little scary sometimes,' said Dakota Bazaldua. 'This isn't the only location that's had some issues. Obviously DCA has had several issues, and some other places as well,' Shugarts said. Meanwhile, Augusta Regional Airport is making mass preparations for the influx of visitors—they say part of that preparation is ensuring all customers feel safe to travel in the skies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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- Yahoo
American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video shows
Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane evacuated the aircraft from its wings after smoke was reported in the cabin upon landing in Georgia. Video captured by passenger Sean O'Conor showed travelers carrying their luggage as they were helped down from the wing of the jet Tuesday at Augusta Regional Airport. "It smelled like the brakes were burning or something, the cabin was filled with smoke, and we climbed out on the wing," a voice says in the footage. "It looks like everybody is safe. Welcome to Augusta." "American Eagle Flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, with service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Augusta Regional Airport, experienced a maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta," American Airlines told Fox News Digital in a statement. "All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience." Plane Bounces On Tampa Airport Runway While Trying To Land, Video Shows The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital on Thursday morning that it is investigating the incident. Read On The Fox News App Kite Reportedly Makes Contact With United Flight Attempting To Land At Reagan National Airport "The crew ... reported smoke in the cabin after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia around 9:50 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 1," a spokesperson said. "Passengers deplaned the Bombardier CRJ900 on the airfield and were bused to the terminal." Following an inspection of the plane, it was determined that an electrical issue had caused the haze inside the cabin, WJBF reported, citing an airport article source: American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video shows
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Passengers scramble onto wing of American Airlines plane after cabin fills with smoke
Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet scrambled onto the plane's wing during an evacuation after smoke was seen in the cabin. A video taken by Sean O'Conor, a passenger on the flight, who had just evacuated the CRJ-900 aircraft showed passengers leaving the plane via the emergency exit doors and stepping out onto the plane wing after landing in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday. People could be seen hopping off the wing onto the tarmac, with some passengers and crew helping others down. One passenger was seen leaving the plane with a dog in his arms. The camera panned to the front of the jet, where the captain was standing at the top of the built-in stairs, which deploy from the door, talking to someone in a high-vis jacket. A crowd of people who appeared to have already evacuated were standing far away from the jet. 'Here's our flight into Augusta and we've evacuated and climbed out onto the wing,' Mr O'Conor can be heard saying in the video. 'Smelled like the brakes were burning or something, the cabin was filled with smoke.' 'Looks like everybody's safe, and, uh, welcome to Augusta.' The American Airlines' brand American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina for a 55-minute flight on Tuesday, 1 April. However, shortly after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia at around 9.50am, the plane was evacuated. American Airlines said the plane experienced a "maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta.' 'All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal,' the airline said in a statement. 'The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was investigating the incident. No injuries were reported. The incident comes three weeks after another American Airlines flight had to evacuate its passengers via the wing after clouds of smoke surrounded the aircraft. The flight from Colorado to Dallas had to divert mid-journey to Denver, landing safely after the crew reported engine vibrations. While taxiing to the gate, an engine on the Boeing 737-800 caught fire, the FAA said. After the 172 passengers and six crew members were evacuated, 12 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- General
- The Independent
Passengers scramble onto wing of American Airlines plane after cabin fills with smoke
Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet scrambled onto the plane's wing during an evacuation after smoke was seen in the cabin. A video taken by Sean O'Conor, a passenger on the flight, who had just evacuated the CRJ-900 aircraft showed passengers leaving the plane via the emergency exit doors and stepping out onto the plane wing after landing in Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday. People could be seen hopping off the wing onto the tarmac, with some passengers and crew helping others down. One passenger was seen leaving the plane with a dog in his arms. The camera panned to the front of the jet, where the captain was standing at the top of the built-in stairs, which deploy from the door, talking to someone in a high-vis jacket. A crowd of people who appeared to have already evacuated were standing far away from the jet. 'Here's our flight into Augusta and we've evacuated and climbed out onto the wing,' Mr O'Conor can be heard saying in the video. 'Smelled like the brakes were burning or something, the cabin was filled with smoke.' 'Looks like everybody's safe, and, uh, welcome to Augusta.' The American Airlines' brand American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, departed Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina for a 55-minute flight on Tuesday, 1 April. However, shortly after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia at around 9.50am, the plane was evacuated. American Airlines said the plane experienced a "maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta.' 'All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal,' the airline said in a statement. 'The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was investigating the incident. No injuries were reported. The incident comes three weeks after another American Airlines flight had to evacuate its passengers via the wing after clouds of smoke surrounded the aircraft. The flight from Colorado to Dallas had to divert mid-journey to Denver, landing safely after the crew reported engine vibrations. While taxiing to the gate, an engine on the Boeing 737-800 caught fire, the FAA said. After the 172 passengers and six crew members were evacuated, 12 people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Saudi Gazette
03-04-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Passengers evacuate American Airlines jet after burning odor and smoke in cabin
AUGUSTA — Passengers evacuated an American Airlines regional jet on the runway Tuesday in Augusta, Georgia, after smelling something burning and seeing light smoke in the cabin. American Flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines landed in Augusta after a 36-minute flight from Charlotte, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. 'The cabin was filled with smoke, and we climbed out on the wing,' passenger Sean O'Conor narrated as he recorded video of the evacuation. 'It looks like everybody is safe.' The CRJ-900 aircraft experienced 'a maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta,' the airline told CNN. 'All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.' The return flight to Charlotte on the plane was canceled, but that aircraft was back in service Wednesday, according to FlightAware. On Wednesday, a different plane flying the same route from Charlotte to Augusta also experienced a mechanical issue, American Airlines told CNN. That aircraft, a CRJ-700, circled and returned to Charlotte after about 20 minutes in the air, according to FlightAware. Three hours later, it took off again and made it safely to Augusta. — CNN
