Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Skywest Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N549CA performing flight DL-7335 from Detroit,MI to Grand Rapids,MI (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Detroit’s runway 22L when the crew rejected takeoff due to smoke on board. The aircraft stopped on the runway and was evacuated.

A passenger reported the aircraft was evacuated due to a fire on board.

The airline reported the aircraft suspended takeoff due to a smokey odour on board. The passengers disembarked through all doors and were bussed to the terminal.

A replacement CRJ-700 registration N630SK reached Grand Rapids with a delay of about 14 hours.