A passenger was injured at Charlotte Douglas International Airport when a Frontier Airlines plane had to be evacuated because of a strong odor. The incident occurred on Wednesday night as Flight 1759 was preparing to depart for Orlando, Florida.

“Yesterday evening as Flight 1759 was in the boarding process at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a strong odor was detected throughout the aircraft. As a matter of precaution, the captain issued an evacuation notice,”

Frontier Airlines told FOX Business in a statement. 

“Passengers exited the aircraft via both the jet bridge and evacuation slides. Initial reports indicate that no visible smoke or fire was observed,”

the airline added.

“All passengers will be re-accommodated on alternate flights.” 

According to a passenger interviewed by Queen City News, they noticed a smell on board the Airbus A321neo plane before the lights went off.

“We extend our sincere apologies and concern for those impacted and are investigating the cause of the incident,”

Frontier Airlines also said, noting that the plane had 226 passengers onboard. 

The crew

“reported the smell of smoke in the cabin”

and an investigation into the incident is underway, The Federal Aviation Administration told FOX Business. 

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