Melania’s plane lands safely after smoke seen in cabin

MARYLAND:

US first lady Melania Trump’s airplane returned to the Joint Base Andrews military facility in Maryland after experiencing a “minor mechanical issue” on Wednesday, her spokeswoman said in a statement. About 15 minutes after takeoff, the plane’s cabin started filling with smoke and there was a smell of something burning, according to a separate statement from reporters who were on board. The plane landed shortly after 9 am EDT (1300 GMT). “Everyone is safe,” said the first lady’s spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham. REUTERS