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An Eastern Air Express plane scheduled for the Miami-Camagüey route was evacuated on the runway minutes before takeoff, with more than 50 people on board.
According to reports from relatives of the passengers, the evacuation at the Miami International Airport was carried out using emergency slides, reported Telemundo 51 journalist Alexis Boentes on his Facebook profile.
The occupants of the aircraft reported smelling "burnt odor" in the cabin, which prompted the activation of safety protocols, he emphasized.
However, the firefighters who inspected the plane did not detect any signs of fire.
The television station WSVN reported that flight BBQ2241, carrying 54 passengers and three crew members, was scheduled to depart for Ignacio Agramonte International Airport in Camagüey, Cuba, at 11:40 a.m. on Friday.
The aircraft began taxiing at 11:22 a.m., but returned to the gate due to a detected "electrical smell" in the cabin, he emphasized.
The evacuation was carried out using the emergency slides, while Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units quickly arrived at the scene.
Although the firefighters did not detect any signs of fire when inspecting the plane, the decision was made to evacuate all passengers as a precaution and to carefully assess the situation.
Emergency teams are continuing to investigate the source of the odor while firefighters check if any passengers were injured during the incident. So far, no fires or serious injuries have been reported.
At least 12 vehicles caught fire this Wednesday in a parking lot at MIA, an incident in which no victims were reported, according to reports from the authorities.
The fire broke out between the first and second floors of the Flamingo Garage in MIA, around 11:35 a.m.
Four vehicles caught fire, and another eight parked nearby were also damaged, said Rogelio Vandamas, interim chief of the North District of the Miami-Dade Fire Department.
In December, an American Airlines flight bound for Miami had to abort its takeoff at José Martí International Airport in Havana due to a malfunction in the indicators of one of the passenger rear doors.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Evacuated Miami-Camagüey Flight
Why was the Miami-Camagüey flight evacuated?
The Miami-Camagüey flight was evacuated due to a "burning smell" detected in the cabin, which led to the activation of safety protocols. Firefighters found no signs of fire, but evacuation was decided as a precaution.
How was the evacuation of the plane carried out?
The evacuation of the aircraft was carried out using the emergency slides. More than 50 people on board were quickly evacuated as the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived on site to secure the situation.
Were there any injuries during the Miami-Camagüey flight incident?
No serious injuries were reported during the incident. Firefighters assessed the passengers to ensure that none sustained significant injuries during the evacuation.
What measures were taken after the incident at Miami airport?
The emergency teams continue to investigate the source of the smell while the firefighters check the safety of the aircraft. All precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of future flights.
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