AA Flight Made Emergency Landing in Louisiana
AA Flight diverted, backup plane ordered to pickup passengers
Monday, Jul 6, 2009 | Updated 3:00 PM CDT
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An American Airlines flight bound for DFW Airport made an emergency landing in Louisiana after a smoky odor was reported in the cabin.
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An American Airlines flight bound for Dallas-Fort Worth made an emergency landing in Lafayette, La.
American Airlines spokesman Tim Wagner said the decision was made after a smoky odor was detected in the cabin shortly before noon Monday.
Wagner said the plane, which left Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was carrying about 145 people, including passengers, pilots and flight attendants.
He said a plane from Dallas-Fort Worth was expected to arrive in Lafayette around 3:30 p.m. CDT to pick up the passengers.
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