Passengers of flight AA5406 to Charlotte were evacuated on wings after smoke filled the cabin.
American Eagle CRJ-900 (registration N612NN) had to be evacuated at Augusta Regional Airport on Tuesday morning after smoke entered the cabin while taxiing to the gate.
American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, with service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), experienced a maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta.
The flight arrived from Charlotte/Douglas Intl, Charlotte, NC (CLT). The outgoing flight, scheduled for 11 a.m., was canceled due to this reason.
All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal.
“The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience,” a spokesperson for American Airlines said in a statement.
