A JetBlue flight en route from New York to San Diego made an emergency landing in Kansas after a smoke alert in the cargo hold. Pilots swiftly descended, landing safely at Salina Airport with 130 people on board. While passengers reported hearing a loud bang, an inspection revealed it was a false alarm, and no fire was found.

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Salina Airport in Salina, Kansas.

Passenger Seth Odell described the tense moments as the plane descended quickly, but praised the crew for keeping everyone calm. Emergency responders were on-site to assist, though no injuries occurred. The FAA will investigate the incident, which may have stemmed from an electrical issue.