Current:Home > reviewsSmoke in cabin after American Airlines flight lands in San Francisco; plane evacuated -Wealth Legacy Solutions
Smoke in cabin after American Airlines flight lands in San Francisco; plane evacuated
View
Date:2025-04-13 09:14:29
Smoke was reported inside a plane cabin during an American Airlines flight from Miami to San Francisco on Friday, injuring three people.
Flight 2045 arrived at San Francisco International Airport around 11a.m. PT when the crew reported smoke coming out of the cabin as the aircraft headed toward the gate, the airport wrote on X.
Fire officials quickly evacuated passengers, who were taken to a different terminal, the airport confirmed.
Three people had minor injuries, with one of them needing to be medically transported, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Fire caused by laptop inside passenger bag
The source of the smoke was a laptop inside a passenger's bag, American Airlines told USA TODAY.
"The bag was quickly removed by our crew members and all customers exited the aircraft," American Airlines said in a statement. "We thank our crew members for their professionalism and apologize to our customers for the inconvenience."
Some passengers exited the Airbus A321 on emergency slides while others deplaned using the jet bridge.
Plane caught fire in Florida earlier this week
The Friday flight is not the first American Airlines flight that didn't entirely go smoothly this week.
On Wednesday, an American Airlines aircraft headed to Phoenix caught flame when a tire blew upon takeoff in Tampa, Florida. That flight was delayed due to the "mechanical issue" with Boeing 737-800 tires, American Airlines spokesman Alfredo Garduño told USA TODAY.
All 174 passengers and six crew members, were safely evacuated to the terminal and no other flight operations were affected by the incident, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The passengers were then rebooked on other flights to Phoenix.
A United Airlines aircraft from Los Angeles to Denver lost a wheel upon takeoff on Monday but was able to land safely.
Contributing: Amaris Encinas
veryGood! (29972)
Related
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter; shares rise
- Judge to hear arguments as Michigan activists try to keep Trump off the ballot
- NFL Week 10 odds: Moneylines, point spreads, over/under
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise
- Biden says he asked Netanyahu for a pause in fighting on Monday
- A pickup truck crash may be more dangerous for backseat riders, new tests show
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
Ranking
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Jeff Bezos' new home 'Billionaire Bunker' island outside Miami has a rich history ‒ literally
- Apple Music names Taylor Swift Artist of the Year
- Michigan RB Blake Corum: 'I don't have any businesses with Connor (Stalions)'
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- Ballot shortages in Mississippi created a problem for democracy on the day of a governor’s election
- Voters in in small Iowa city decide not to give their City Council more control over library books
- Bond. World's oldest living bond.
Recommendation
Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce featured in People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' issue for 2023
Massachusetts to begin denying shelter beds to homeless families, putting names on a waitlist
Having lice ain't nice. But they tell our story, concise and precise
Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Former Louisiana House speaker chosen as Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s chief budget adviser
Mike Epps, wife Kyra say HGTV's 'Buying Back the Block' rehab project hits close to home
Southern California woman disappeared during yoga retreat in Guatemala weeks ago, family says