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Distressed plane lands at Bradley International Airport

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. -- (WGGB) -- A distressed plane landed at Bradley International Airport shortly before 8 a.m. Monday after reporting the smell of smoke in its cockpit.

According to an airport spokesperson, a Leer jet pilot reported the smell of smoke in the cabin of the plane at 7:50 a.m. and requested permission to land at the airport. They said an emergency was declared and the airport's emergency crews were notified and responded as the plane landed at 7:56 a.m. without incident.

According to the airport, the aircraft was inspected and no evidence of fire or smoke could be found.

 


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