Thank God they were safe! Ashley Olsen was onboard on a United Airlines jet that needed to make an emergency landing after a fire broke out in the cockpit. E! online reports that the jetliner made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Olsen was among the 100 passengers of the Los Angeles bound plane. She was with her boyfriend, Justin Bartha, who starred as the groom in “The Hangover.” “Californication” actress Pamela Adlon was also aboard with Jarrod Spector who is the publicist for the Broadway show “Jersey Boys”, as confirmed by Entertainment Tonight.
The plane made an emergency landing at D.C.-area airport because a passenger reported smelling something burning, and saw a crew member carrying a fire extinguisher to the cockpit. Many were alarmed but instead of worrying, they took pictures of the flames in the cockpit. It was good that no one was harmed. FAA spokeswoman Holly Baker confirmed to The Washington Post that a small fire broke out in the cockpit. She said the fire was contained before the Boeing 757 carrying 105 passengers and seven crew members landed. She said no criminal action was suspected. Passenger Phil Lobel told The Associated Press that flight attendants went over emergency instructions with passengers in the exit rows. Half-dozen emergency vehicles were waiting on the tarmac when the plane touched down, he said.
The National Transportation Safety Board spokesman Keith Holloway said Monday the board has assigned three people to investigate the case. He said they will be examining the cockpit to determine the cause of the fire.
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