Passengers rushed off an American Airlines flight at Augusta Regional Airport Tuesday after smoke appeared in the cabin.
🔥 Why It Matters: The evacuation came as visitors are coming into the city for Masters Tournament week, one of Augusta’s busiest times when thousands of golf fans flood the city.
✈️ What Happened:
- An American Eagle flight from Charlotte landed safely before crew members noticed haze inside the aircraft
- Everyone exited the plane without injuries, according to airport officials
- Fire crews responded but found no active fire
🧳 For Travelers:
- The plane’s scheduled 11 a.m. departure was canceled
- Airport officials say other flights should operate normally
- Both Delta and American added extra flights for Masters week to handle increased demand
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
