quinta-feira, 17 de julho de 2008

2 planes make emergency landings at Rochester airport

Two aircraft in distress both landed safely this morning at the Greater Rochester International Airport.

A regional jet bound for Rhode Island safely landed at airport this morning after smoke filled the plane’s cockpit.

Emergency responders were called to the airport about 10:10 a.m. today to assist.

The jet, which was operated by United Airlines, safely landed by 10:20 a.m., said Airport Director David Damelio. Approximately 71 people were on board the jet, which was traveling from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to Providence, R.I.

After the landing, airport firefighters evacuated the jet and determined that a faulty air-conditioning unit created the smoke and an odor in the jet, Damelio said. The unit was to be repaired by airline mechanics today and the flight was expected to leave Rochester this afternoon.

About 75 minutes later, about 11:30 a.m., a small military cargo plane was having hydraulic problems and radioed for help. The aircraft, operated by the Syracuse National Guard, was traveling from the Syracuse area to Rochester this morning and also landed safely, Damelio said.

Two people were on the plane and were traveling to Rochester to pick up another passenger, Damelio said. The aircraft will need to be repaired before it can be flown from the airport, he said.

No injuries were reported for either incident.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080716/NEWS01/80716019/1002/NEWS

Fonte: Fligth Safety Information 17/07/2008.

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