Plane heading to Buffalo diverted to Grand Rapids

Pilots reported possible smoke in the cockpit
American Airlines plane
Photo credit Joe Raedle - Getty Images

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN/AP) - According to officials, an American Airlines flight that was bound for Buffalo on Friday made an emergency landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At around 10:15 p.m. ET, the flight coming from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago alerted Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids about possible smoke in the cockpit.

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An aircraft rescue and firefighting team, and Kent County officials responded to the call.

The plane landed safely in Grand Rapids with no injuries being reported.

After American Airlines found a new plane, the re-directed flight left Grand Rapids at 12:42 a.m. ET on Saturday. The plane landed in Buffalo at 1:37 a.m. ET, three hours after its scheduled arrival time.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Joe Raedle - Getty Images