Plane diverted to JFK after report of smoke in cockpit
<p>A plane made an emergency landing at New York's Kennedy Airport after reports of smoke in the cockpit.</p>
•
Aug 8, 2018, 10:30 AM
•
Updated 2,373 days ago
Share:
A plane made an emergency landing at New York's Kennedy Airport after reports of smoke in the cockpit.
According to officials, United Airlines Flight 4697 from Washington to Providence was diverted Tuesday about 2 p.m.
About 50 people were evacuated from the twin-engine Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet and bused to a terminal.
Officials say three people sustained minor ailments.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
More from News 12
2:39
Storm Watch: Hazardous icing and travel disruptions are expected Thursday morning
1:33
Major delays in Jersey City due to watermain break on Route 139 near Holland Tunnel
0:21
Freehold man pleads guilty to shooting a victim in the face
2:01
Decision to close Goetz Middle School in Jackson Township school expected today
0:27
Woman terrified by home intruders in Secaucus, suspects evade capture
0:39
