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An American Eagle Bombardier CRJ900 experienced an emergency evacuation at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia after a haze filled the cabin upon landing. The aircraft, operated by PSA Airlines, had departed from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and encountered the issue shortly after arriving in Augusta.
The event on April 1 necessitated a swift evacuation of all 68 passengers on board. An airport fire department team quickly responded, conducting thermal imaging scans to assess the situation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported amidst the emergency proceedings.
An American Airlines spokesperson commented, “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. 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.”
