A Frontier Airlines flight from Charlotte to Orlando was evacuated due to a strong odor. There were more than 200 passengers on the plane.
Frontier Airlines said in a statement to USA TODAY that Flight 1759 was boarding at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Wednesday when a “strong odor was detected throughout the aircraft” and the captain “issued an evacuation order as an emergency.” . It's a matter of precaution. ”
“Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft via both the jet bridge and the evacuation slide,” the airline said, adding that all 226 ejected passengers were accommodated on alternate flights. A Frontier Airlines spokesperson said one person was injured when he fell down the slide.
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The cause of the strong odor that prompted the forced evacuation remains unknown, Frontier says
It was not immediately clear what the odor was, and initial reports said no visible smoke or fire was observed, Frontier said.
Frontier Airlines said, “We would like to express our sincere apologies and concerns to those affected, and are currently investigating the cause.''
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