A plane that was supposed to land at the Thunder Bay International Airport instead had to make an emergency landing in Toronto.
Originally taking off from Billy Bishop Airport, flight PD246 was diverted to Pearson after only 39 mins into the flight according to FlightAware.
Passenger Martii Kajorinne told Acadia News that he and other passengers started smelling smoke. He went on to say “it was an anxious and stressful time, but they are doing better now…”
The planes crew acted quickly and turned back to land at YYZ.
Emergency crews were on the tarmac ready for whatever emergency might find them.
All passengers deplaned safely, and have been told they will be shuttled back to Billy Bishop along with their luggage.
Passengers are being provided with little information on when they might be reaching their final destination, or if they are going to have a place to stay tonight.