An American Airlines flight traveling from Rochester to Philadelphia was diverted to Syracuse on Sunday night after a reported odor was detected in the cockpit.
American Airlines Flight 5907 departed Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport just before 7:30 p.m. June 14 and was en route to Philadelphia when the issue was reported, according to officials and flight-tracking data.
American Airlines spokeswoman Bri Harper said that the diversion was “due to a possible mechanical issue.”
The aircraft, operated by Piedmont Airlines, landed safely at Syracuse Hancock International Airport shortly after 8 p.m.
Passengers evaluated after landing
Passengers and crew members deplaned normally and were evaluated as a precaution after the plane landed, according to the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.
No injuries were reported, and no one required additional medical treatment.
Harper said that the aircraft was taken out of service Sunday evening to be evaluated by the airline’s maintenance team.
Flight diverted to Syracuse
Flight-tracking data shows the aircraft diverted to Syracuse rather than continuing to its destination in Philadelphia.
Passengers were provided hotel accommodations overnight in Syracuse and the Flight left Syracuse Monday morning and arrived in Philadelphia, Harper said.
Officials have not released additional details about the reported odor or what may have caused it.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: American Airlines flight from Rochester diverted after cockpit odor reported
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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