UA497 Smoke, Emergency Landing and Evacuation
KENNER, La.— United Airlines flight 497 had to make an emergency landing at Armstrong International Airport this morning. Airport officials reported smoke in cockpit and immediately landed the plane around 7:20 this morning.
Once landed, passengers had to use emergency chutes for a safe exit from the plane. Some passengers are complaining about smoke inhalation. The flight was headed to San Francisco for a 7:07 am departure.