Plane diverted for 'smoky smell' lands safely

DeltaFlot · 01-08-2002, 11:29 AM

January 7, 2002 Posted: 10:43 AM EST (1543 GMT)

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A Delta flight heading from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta landed at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport just minutes after takeoff on Monday because of "a smoky smell in the cabin," a Delta spokeswoman said.

Delta Flight 1281, a Boeing 757, reported electrical problems to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before landing safely at JFK around 9:45 a.m. The flight took off at 9:25 a.m. with 163 passengers.

"There was a smoky smell in the cabin so they diverted to JFK," said Delta spokeswoman Peggy Estes, spokeswoman, noting that there was no visible smoke.

She said the passengers exited the aircraft and a maintenance crew is checking the plane.

According to Delta's Web site, the flight was scheduled to depart LaGuardia at 9 a.m. and land at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport at 11:39 a.m.

Travelin' Man · 01-08-2002, 01:49 PM

So much for the new smoke house BBQ menue Delta was trying out!

01-08-2002, 11:29 AM	#1
DeltaFlot The Patriot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,228	Plane diverted for 'smoky smell' lands safely January 7, 2002 Posted: 10:43 AM EST (1543 GMT) NEW YORK (CNN) -- A Delta flight heading from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta landed at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport just minutes after takeoff on Monday because of "a smoky smell in the cabin," a Delta spokeswoman said. Delta Flight 1281, a Boeing 757, reported electrical problems to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before landing safely at JFK around 9:45 a.m. The flight took off at 9:25 a.m. with 163 passengers. "There was a smoky smell in the cabin so they diverted to JFK," said Delta spokeswoman Peggy Estes, spokeswoman, noting that there was no visible smoke. She said the passengers exited the aircraft and a maintenance crew is checking the plane. According to Delta's Web site, the flight was scheduled to depart LaGuardia at 9 a.m. and land at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport at 11:39 a.m. __________________ Febuary 15, 1898 December 7, 1941 June 8, 1967 September 11, 2001 Never Forget, Never Forgive If you kick the Tiger in the arse, you better be able to deal with the Tiger's teeth.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

01-08-2002, 01:49 PM	#2
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	So much for the new smoke house BBQ menue Delta was trying out!