Flight makes emergency landing in Nashville, no injuries
NASHVILLE – An airport official says a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to Nashville has safely made an emergency landing after smoke was reported from an engine.
Nashville International Airport spokeswoman Shannon Sumrall said Flight 6176 made a safe landing Thursday evening and was met by fire and police workers from the airport.
No injuries were reported.
Sumrall says emergency crews found a hot spot but no flames and applied water and foam. She says the plane was evacuated and the passengers were bused to the terminal.
Sumrall didn’t know how many passengers were aboard the flight.
United didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.