JetBlue flight lands safely after smoke reported in cockpit

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A JetBlue flight landed safely at Jacksonville International Airport after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit, according to an airport spokeswoman.

The pilot called in an Alert 2, which indicates a possible issue that could be mechanical, technical or medical. It also indicates the pilot wants emergency vehicles on standby on the tarmac.

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The flight was coming from Boston to Jacksonville.

No one was injured and all 130 people on board are safe.

The airline issued the following statement: 

"JetBlue flight 1209 from Boston to Jacksonville requested a priority landing into Jacksonville out of an abundance of caution following reports of an odor of smoke during decent. The flight landed safely at 4:52 local time and customers deplaned normally."


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