The plane was headed to Boise, Idaho with 80 individuals on the plane.
The cause of the smoke has not been determined.
Full statement:
"United Express Flight 6266, bound for Boise, diverted to College Station shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue. The flight landed safely, and our customers will be boarding a new aircraft this evening to complete their journey. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience."
The flight resumed its course, taking off from College Station at around 12:30 a.m. It landed in Boise around 3:45 a.m.
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