Plane evacuated at Philadelphia International Airport due to mechanical issue
A plane bound for Georgia was evacuated at Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday night after experiencing a mechanical issue before taking off.
A spokesperson for American Airlines said American Eagle flight 5671, operated by PSA Airlines, was scheduled to fly from Philadelphia to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
All passengers and crew were removed from the plane, which is now out of service and being inspected by American's maintenance team.
American Airlines said Thursday morning it is "working to get customers on their way as soon as possible."
In video shared on Facebook by Jerr D Parker, passengers were seen standing outside on the runway after evacuating the plane. Fire trucks and emergency crews also pulled up behind the empty plane.
Parker told CBS News Philadelphia that the aircraft cabin filled up with smoke before the flight was halted.