Smoke in cabin forces plane evacuation in Boston

BOSTON — A flight from New York was evacuated today after landing in Boston because the pilot saw smoke in the cockpit and cabin.

About 40 passengers and five crew on Delta Air Lines Flight 1908 from LaGuardia Airport were evacuated on inflatable chutes at about 7:30 a.m., Massport spokesman Phil Orlandella said.

The plane made a "routine landing" and had nearly reached the gate when the pilot saw the smoke and ordered the evacuation, Delta spokeswoman Gina Laughlin said.