A Delta Airlines Boeing 737 was forced to evacuate at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Monday after passengers and crew members noticed a smoke scent in the cabin prior to takeoff.
According to Local 10, Delta's flight 1708, which was headed to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, was carrying 178 passengers along with six crew members when the situation necessitated a halt in departure operations, as confirmed by county authorities.
“Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft via the boarding bridge and returned to the terminal,” stated Greg Chin, spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, clarifying that no injuries were reported.
Emergency teams from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and conducted a precautionary inspection of the plane, while Delta commenced a technical review to identify the source of the smoke smell. The airline apologized to the travelers and arranged for their rebooking on another flight to New York.
Details About the Delta Airlines Incident at Miami Airport
What caused the evacuation of the Delta Airlines flight at Miami Airport?
The evacuation was prompted after passengers and crew detected a smoke smell inside the cabin before takeoff.
How many passengers were on board the Delta flight?
The Delta flight was carrying 178 passengers, along with six crew members.
Were there any injuries reported due to the evacuation?
No injuries were reported following the evacuation.
What actions did Delta Airlines take in response to the incident?
Delta Airlines apologized to passengers and arranged for them to be rebooked on another flight to New York.