January 16, 2001 KANSAS CITY — A Delta flight bound for Orlando, Fla., made an emergency return to Kansas City International Airport on Monday after smoke was noticed in the cockpit. Crew members aboard Flight 2589 discovered the smoke just after takeoff, and the plane circled KCI before landing.

Eighty-seven passengers and crew were evacuated using inflatable chutes, said Joe McBride, an airport spokesman. At least one person suffered abrasions.

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-- Doris (nocents@bellsouth.net), January 16, 2001