American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport
Written by ABC Audio All Rights Reserved on July 12, 2024
(SAN FRANCISCO) — An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin as the plane taxied at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.
The airline said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger’s bag.
American Airlines said one person suffered minor injuries, but SFO said three people experienced minor injuries while evacuating through the emergency slides. No one needed medical transport, according to the airport.
The airline said some passengers evacuated via the emergency slides and others deplaned from the jet bridge.
The fire department responded to put out the smoke source.
The Airbus A321 was set to depart for Miami at the time.
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