By Jacqueline Tempera: jacqueline.tempera@globe.com

A JetBlue flight bound from Boston to Seattle was diverted to North Dakota today, after the pilot smelled smoke in the cockpit, officials said in a statement. JetBlue Flight 597 left from Logan International Airport this morning, but did a precautionary early landing at Minot International Airport, after crew members said they smelled an “electrical odor” onboard, Sharon A. Jones, an airline spokeswoman, said. The flight landed safely, and was assessed and cleared by maintenance technicians. It departed rom Minot, and was expected to land in Seattle at 1:51 p.m. local time. The flight had 126 people aboard, Jones said. Jacqueline Tempera can be reached at jacqueline.tempera@globe.com. Follow her on twitter @jacktemp