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PSA Airlines flight from DCA evacuated after smoke seen in cabin at Kansas City airport
WASHINGTON (7News) — Passengers on a PSA Airlines flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) evacuated onto a taxiway at Kansas City International Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cabin shortly after landing.
The crew of PSA Airlines Flight 5318 reported smoke in the cabin after landing at Kansas City International Airport around 3:35 p.m. local time on Friday, May 15, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The 76 passengers deplaned on the taxiway.
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The flight, also referred to as American Eagle flight 5318, was operated on a Bombardier CRJ-900 that departed from DCA in Washington, D.C., the FAA said. There were four crew members on board, according to American Airlines.
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The FAA said the information is preliminary and subject to change, and the agency will investigate.