Passengers Scramble Out of Plane in St. Louis After Report of Smoke in the Cabin

Passengers scramble out of plane in St. Louis after report of smoke in the cabin

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a report of smoke in an airplane bathroom which led to an emergency landing in St. Louis, Missouri, and an evacuation on the runway Tuesday.

Emergency landing at St. Louis Airport as flight returns due to smoke alert

ST. LOUIS – United Airlines Flight 4423 operated by GoJet Airlines left St. Louis Lambert International Airport Tuesday morning headed for Chicago. Hannah Breyley, one of the passengers on board, told FOX 2 News that she smelled smoke soon after takeoff. Five minutes later, she said a flight attendant told passengers they would be returning to Lambert to make an emergency landing. “As soon as it stopped, she said, ‘Open the doors,’ so I pulled t…

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in St. Louis after takeoff

United Airlines flight from St. Louis to Chicago landed safely after an emergency, with no reported injuries.

Chicago-bound flight makes emergency landing due to 'possible smoke' in aircraft: FAA

A Chicago-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing early Tuesday morning after the crew reported “possible smoke in the aircraft,” the Federal Aviation Administration said. The incident happened around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday on GoJet Flight 4423. The CRJ 700 was headed to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, but instead was forced to return to St. Louis Lambert International Airport....