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Heard on: Baton Rouge Metro Airport KBTR Approach · 1 day ago
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Route to the departure helix, there is (number withheld) .
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Key of an emergency.
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Aircraft declares emergency over suspected engine fire
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an aircraft en route to Baton Rouge appeared to declare an emergency after smoke was reported in the cabin and a possible engine fire was noted. The pilot indicated a return to Baton Rouge and coordinated a landing under caution near the Williams Jet Center. Emergency crews likely monitored the approach as a precaution.