One person has reportedly been injured after a Frontier Airlines flight was evacuated at Charlotte Douglas International Airport due to a strong odor. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when Flight 1759, bound for Orlando, Florida, was in the boarding process.

Frontier Airlines issued a statement explaining the situation, stating that a strong odor was detected throughout the aircraft during the boarding process. As a precautionary measure, the captain decided to evacuate the plane. Passengers were directed to exit through both the jet bridge and evacuation slides. Initial reports indicate that there was no visible smoke or fire observed.

Queen City News reports that one passenger who evacuated the flight suffered a fall and was transported to a local medical facility with minor injuries. The airline has expressed its apologies and concern for those affected by the incident and has assured that all passengers will be accommodated on alternate flights.

According to a passenger interviewed by Queen City News, they noticed the odor onboard the aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, before the lights went off. The cause of the strong odor and the subsequent evacuation is currently under investigation by Frontier Airlines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also provided information regarding the incident. The crew of Flight 1759 reported the smell of smoke in the cabin, prompting the FAA to launch an investigation into the matter.

The safety of passengers and crew members is of utmost importance, and incidents like these are taken very seriously. Frontier Airlines, as well as the authorities, are working together to determine the cause of the odor and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

With 226 passengers onboard Flight 1759, Frontier Airlines will be working diligently to re-accommodate all affected passengers on alternate flights. Additionally, the injured passenger will receive the necessary medical attention for their minor injuries.

Passengers and the general public are advised to stay updated with the latest information provided by Frontier Airlines and the authorities regarding this incident, as more details are expected to emerge during the ongoing investigation.